Discover the factors that led to 'Superman Returns' struggling to capture the audience's imagination despite its promising potential. Released two years before 'Iron Man' launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Superman Returns' aimed to rekindle the magic of superhero films. However, viewers weren't ready to embrace the comic book movie revolution. Despite ambitious intentions, the team behind Brandon Routh's portrayal couldn't propel the franchise forward, paving the path for Zack Snyder's later reboot.