Superman: The Animated Series

What’s it about?

The last son of the planet Krypton protects his adoptive home of Earth as the greatest of the superheroes.

The facts

• Created by Bob Kane, George Pérez, and Joe Shuster
• Starring Tim Daly (Superman), Dana Delany (Lois Lane), Clancy Brown (Lex Luthor), David Kaufman (Jimmy Olsen)
• English language
• 30 minutes per episode

Why did it get this rating?

This series was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

This film contains frequent superhero action fight scenes, where characters fight with fists, guns, and blades, leading to injury and death. There are gunfights, explosions, and car chase scenes.

Superman’s suit is severely damaged by a villain, causing him to bleed from the mouth. He also gets hit with hypersonic waves that cause his nose and ears to bleed.

Emotionally impactful scenes

A sympathetic character is killed at the end of the episode “Apokolips Now.” It is very unexpected and extremely emotional and may shock some younger viewers. 

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters