The American comic book character Superman, created in 1938, has appeared in many types of media since the 1940s.

Superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions, and his name, symbol, and image have appeared on products and merchandise.

Among the actors who have played Superman / Superboy (and/or his alter ego, Clark Kent) are: In July 2021, it was reported that Michael B. Jordan is developing, producing and starring as Val-Zod in a limited series for HBO Max.

At its peak, the strip, featuring Superman, was in over 300 daily newspapers and 90 Sunday papers, with a readership of over 20 million.

Many live-action actors have made appearances across multiple works in the franchise.