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May 31, 2026

May 31, 1981: SUPERMAN II has its Washington D.C. premiere to benefit the Special Olympics. After a screening at the Uptown Theatre, a reception is held at the Vice President’s residence.
June 1, 1981: SUPERMAN II has its New York premiere at the National Theatre, followed by a Western theme party at Starbucks.
In attendance to both nights are Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Jack O’Halloran, Sarah Douglas, Director Richard Lester, Executive Producer Ilya Salkind and Producer Pierre Spengler.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.
VIDEO: Footage from the premieres.

SUPERMAN II- May 31, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Washington D.C. and New York premieres.
May 31, 1981.
June 1, 1981.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

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AMERICAN GRAFFITI- News paper ad. May 31, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **1978**

FRIDAY THE 13TH- Newspaper ad. May 31, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **1980**

STAR WARS THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK- Newspaper ad. May 31, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **1980**

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PATERNITY- Newspaper ad. May 31, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **1981**

URBAN COWBOY- Newspaper ad. May 31, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **1981**

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May 30, 2026

May 30, 1985: Christopher Reeve appears on the syndicated entertainment show PM Magazine.

SUPERMAN III- May 30, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

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STAR TREK II THE WRATH OF KHAN- Newspaper ad. May 30, 1982. — **1982**

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May 29, 2026

May 29, 1977, E Stage, Pinewood Studios: Director Richard Donner films Superman’s arrival at the Daily Planet to confront the villains for SUPERMAN II. Director Richard Lester re-shot this sequence for the theatrical release.
May 29, 1979: The SOMEWHERE IN TIME production begins filming on Mackinac Island.
May 29, 1980: Newspaper ad for BrandsMart electronics store featuring the SUPERMAN THE MOVIE home video cassette.