Superman: Brainiac Attacks

Two enemies unite to destroy the Man Of Steel.

RELEASED 20 Jun 20061h 17m★ 6.1 TMDB

Embittered by Superman's heroic successes and soaring popularity, Lex Luthor forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac. Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of Kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, Luthor specifically redesigns Brainiac to defeat the Man of Steel.

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