Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.
Superman: Red Son is a genuinely distinctive entry in the DC animated universe, faithfully adapting Mark Millar's celebrated Elseworlds comic with a compelling 'what if' Cold War premise that reimagines Superman as a Soviet champion. The plot is its strongest asset — rich with political allegory, moral complexity, and satisfying reversals of familiar character dynamics. The voice acting is competent but rarely elevating, and the animation is serviceable DC fare without standout visual ambition. The ending, including its twist revelation, is provocative and memorable but may feel rushed or too clever-by-half for some viewers. Novelty is high because the alternate-history concept and its execution remain genuinely singular within superhero animation.