After three years, three seasons, and 43 action-packed episodes,Superman & Loisisgearing up for its grand finale in Season 4. Inspired by the epic “Death of Superman” comic storyline, this last chapter of the DC saga promises to deliver all the feels, especially since it takes place during the grim aftermath of Superman’s battle with Doomsday. Audiences have seen Superman take on everything from megalomaniac supervillains and city-smashing monsters to alien invasions. But inSuperman & Lois, reality comes knocking in as Superman and Lois face their biggest challenge yet: the everyday chaos of being working parents in the modern world.
Forget the usual cape-wearing, laser-shooting Superman image -Superman & Loisbrings audiences a refreshingly real take on the world’s most iconic superhero, showing another side of Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) as a devoted husband to Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) and dad to Jordan (Alex Garfin) and Jonathan Kent (Michael Bishop). The series mainly follows their marriage and family life, spotlighting their kids - Jordan, who’s got Clark’s superpowers, and Jonathan, a regular kid going through life. With a grounded storytelling approach,Superman & Loisoffers a more down-to-earth touch to Superman, proving that even the mightiest heroes are human at heart.
With the final season swooshing in any time soon, here’s everything we know so far aboutSuperman & LoisSeason 4.
Superman and Lois
Based on the characters from DC Comics, Superman & Lois follows Clark Kent and Lois Lane, attempting to live a quiet life in Smallville with their twin sons Jonathan and Jordan. Unfortunately for the couple, their lives continue to be effected by Clark’s superhero identity and powers. Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch star as Clark and Lois, with Jordan Elsass and Alex Garfin portraying the couple’s sons.
6When Is ‘Superman & Lois’ Season 4 Coming Out?
Season 4 ofSuperman & Loistakes flight for the last timeon Thursday, October 17 (8:00-10:00 pm ET/PT) on the CW—the final season premiers with a special two-hour premiere event.
5Watch the Trailer for ‘Superman & Lois’ Season 4
The trailer forSuperman & LoisSeason 4 offers a grim glimpse intoa world where Superman is presumed dead. After his final battle with Doomsday (Hoechlin) in space, a torn cape floats on the moon, with no sign of either Superman or Doomsday. While the world may have lost a hero, Lois and her sons, Jonathan and Jordan, are mourning over the loss of their loved one. Amid their grief, Jordan refuses to remain idle. With the Kryptonian powers he’s inherited, he is determined tostep into his late father’s shoes and confront Lex Luthor(Michael Cudlitz). While Lois is certain that Superman is gone, others hold out hope that he might still be alive. Audiences will just have to wait for the final season premiere to discover the truth.
4Who Are the Cast in ‘Superman & Lois’ Season 4?
So far, it’s been confirmed that the entire Kent family cast, Hoechlin, Tulloch, Garfin, and Bishop, will be returning for the final season. In addition, Cudlitz, who plays Lex Luthor, is promoted to series regular.
Joining the lineup areYvonne Chapmanas Amanda McCoy, andDouglas Smithas Jimmy Olsen. Amanda is a smart, cunning, and fiercely loyal ally to Lex Luthor, joining the villain in his vendetta to tear down Superman and LOis. On the other hand, Jimmy is a cheerful Daily Planet photographer. Fresh in his twenties, he doesn’t let his age stop him from getting to know his much more awkward-statured colleague Clark. Fully unaware of Clark’s secret, Jimmy shows every good intention to become Clark’s buddy, and make sure that Clark has fun as well.
Unfortunately, due to budget cuts,audiences must say goodbye to some familiar facesin Season 4. This includesDylan Walsh, who played Lois’s father, as well asEmmanuelle Chriqui, who brought Lana Lang to life, andErik Valdez, whose character Kyle Cushin will also be missing from the upcoming season.
3What Is ‘Superman & Lois’ Season 4 About?
While exact plot details forSuperman & LoisSeason 4 are still under wraps, one major story arc audiences can expect is navigating a world where the titular hero is dead. Recently,Superman & Loisheld their Hall H Panel session at the San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the session teased audiences what to expect in the new season.
The panel session came with a special treat: a new video that’s an extension of the first trailer released before Comic-Con. While the initial trailer hinted that Superman might be dead, focusing on the grieving Kent family, the new footageshifts the spotlight to other Smallville residentsand the new villain on the horizon, Lex Luthor. But the real kicker is that the latest footage reveals that Superman survived the fight with Doomsday, confirming he’s still alive.
During the Q&A session, executive producersBrent FletcherandTodd Helbingteased upcoming storylines for Lana Lang and Jon Henry.Bitsie Tullochdiscussed Lois’s struggles with grief after battling breast cancer and her life as a single mom trying to keep her family and The Smallville Gazette together. The creative team also hinted at the exciting possibility of seeing Arrowverse characters in the final season.
2What Happened in Season 3 of ‘Superman & Lois’?
Back in Season 3, the series jumps right into the action weeks after Superman’s epic takedown of Ally Allston. Clark and Lois are loving life at the Smallville Gazette, but underneath their romantic bliss lies the loneliness of keeping “the secret”. Chrissy (Sofia Hasmik) struggles to juggle a new romance and her friendship with Lois. Things get even more intense when Lois’s undercover work exposes a deadly enemy that threatens to shake the Kent family.
Superman would do anything for his family, but this new villain might be too much even for him. The Kent boys face their own challenges: Jordan comes to terms with his superhero identity, while Jonathan searches for purpose beyond the football field. John Henry (Wolé Parks) is haunted by his doppelgänger’s past, causing trouble for him and Natalie.
Lana and Kyle redefine their family after their split, and Sarah (Inde Navarrette) navigates her future with Jordan now that she knows his secret. General Samuel Lane, having learned the hard way that no one can be trusted to work with Superman, reclaims his post at the Department of Defense, only to face his own challenge of working with his grandson, Jordan.
1Who Is Making ‘Superman & Lois’?
Based on the iconic DC characters created byJerry SiegelandJoe Shuster,Superman & Loishails from Berlanti Productions in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television. The show boasts a lineup of executive producers, includingGreg Berlanti, Helbing,Sarah Schecter, Fletcher, andGeoff Johns. Sadly, Season 4 marks the series’ final chapter and will feature only 10 episodes, three fewer than Season 3. Filming for this last hurrahwrapped up in April 2024. This shorter season is just one of the many changesresulting from the shifting dynamics at the CW.
Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network,shares his thoughts on the bittersweet conclusionto the fan-favorite DC series.
“Over the last three seasons, SUPERMAN & LOIS redefined both the superhero genre and family drama as Tyler, Elizabeth and the entire cast effortlessly portrayed these classic characters with new layers of depth and complexity that had never before been explored in the Superman universe. We are grateful for the years of hard work and graceful storytelling from the show’s writers, producers, actors and crew, as well as our terrific partners at Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions. As Superman embarks on his final flight, the team is leaving us with an absolutely epic 10-episode must-watch-every-minute farewell to one of the most legendary CW families ever.”
Executive producers and co-showrunners Helbing and Fletcher also express their sadness at the closing of the final chapter ofSuperman & Lois.
“While we’re sad to say goodbye to SUPERMAN & LOIS at the end of Season Four, we’re grateful for the time we’ve had with our amazing cast, crew, vfx teams, editors, musical geniuses, and writers. Since the day this show was first discussed, it was about family. And that’s what was created—on and off screen. We’d like to thank our partners at Berlanti Productions, DC, WB and The CW for their endless support and enthusiasm during this journey…and give a very special thank you to all the fans for tuning in. We’re thrilled about what we have in store in our final season, and can’t wait for everyone to watch as Superman, Lois and all our heroes face off against the biggest threat in the show’s history—Lex Luthor.”
