Man of Steel is a 2013 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman.
Directed by Zack Snyder, the story was developed by David S.
Goyer and producer Christopher Nolan, with Goyer writing the screenplay.
The film serves as a reboot of the Superman film series, depicting the character's origin story, and it is the first installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).[8][9] Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill in the title role along with Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, and Russell Crowe.
In the film, Clark Kent learns that he is a superpowered alien from the planet Krypton.
He assumes the role of mankind's protector as Superman, making the choice to face General Zod and prevent him from destroying humanity.
