"SUPERMAN II"

Shooting Script by
TOM MANKIEWICZ

18th April 1977

REPRISE:

Highlights from the first film, ending with Superman thrusting the XK101 missile into outer space, and the missile exploding, releasing General Zod, Ursa and Non from the Phantom Zone.

It’s possible that this effects sequence was completed for the original conclusion of Superman The Movie, as the decision to change the ending was taken late in the day. If so, that footage can be reinstated.

If not, however, this sequence will require some new special effects footage of the missile flying through space, to link into the existing Phantom Zone explosion from the released version of Superman II.

Perhaps begin with a few shots of Superman hurling the missile into space.

Time-lapse shots of the XK101 missile hurtling though several universes (as per Tom Mankiewicz's Superman The Movie screenplay). Model/CGI rocket composited with space background.


Examples:

New effects as the missile explodes, sending out a huge shock wave.

Examples:

Then cut to the existing theatrical footage, as the shock wave shatters the Phantom Zone, releasing the villains.

New voiceovers by Terence Stamp and Sarah Douglas.

ZOD
Free!

URSA
Free!

Incorporate a new background plate, replacing the shot of the Moon, to show that the villains are in a different galaxy to the Earth's.

Example:

NEW TITLE SEQUENCE utilising Oxford Scientific footage.

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