Superman and Lois Lane Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder portrays Lois Lane. It was directed by Richard Donner with music by John Williams. The film led to three theatrical sequels, "Superman II" (1980), "Superman III" (1983) and "" (1987). Kidder's role in "Superman III" was greatly reduced due to her conflict with the producers of the film. She returns as the female lead and Superman's love in the fourth film. In 2006, "" was released on DVD, featuring director Richard Donner's original vision for "Superman II". One of the most important aspects in the first and second films was the romantic relationship between the
Superman in film DVD/home video releases of "Superman", "Superman II", "Superman III", and "Superman IV". The set was valued at US$49.99 for the DVD release and US$29.99 for the VHS release, and received positive reviews. The four Christopher Reeve films were again released on November 28, 2006, in new DVD releases to coincide with "Superman Returns", also released in that year. "Superman" was released in a four-disc 'special edition' similar to "Superman II", which was released in a two-disc special edition. Both "Superman III" and "IV" were released in single disc 'deluxe editions', and all four releases were available together in "The Christopher