Warner Bros. officially announces the development of Man of Steel as a reboot of the Superman film franchise.
Zack Snyder is officially confirmed to direct Man of Steel, marking a new direction for the Superman films.
British actor Henry Cavill is cast as Clark Kent/Superman, taking on the iconic role for the Man of Steel film.
Principal photography for Man of Steel begins primarily in Illinois and other locations.
The first teaser trailer for Man of Steel debuts, generating significant anticipation for the upcoming film.
Man of Steel has its world premiere and is released to the public, rebooting the Superman franchise.
The planet Krypton is on the brink of destruction due to the destabilization of its core, leading to evacuation plans.
Kal-El, the last son of Krypton, is born to Jor-El and Lara.
Jor-El attempts to warn Krypton's council about the planet's destruction but is rejected. He places infant Kal-El into a spaceship and sends him to Earth.
Krypton explodes and is destroyed, wiping out the entire civilization except for Kal-El in the spaceship.
Kal-El's spaceship crash-lands in Smallville, Kansas, where he is found and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent.
Clark discovers his alien abilities including strength and heat vision while growing up in Smallville.
Clark saves his classmates from a school bus accident, revealing his powers.
Clark's adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, dies in a tornado while teaching Clark about responsibility.
Clark meets reporter Lois Lane during a crisis in Metropolis and reveals a hint of his identity.
A Kryptonian scout ship arrives on Earth, sending out signals to summon General Zod and his followers.
Zod and his forces arrive on Earth to terraform it for Kryptonian survival and demand Kal-El's surrender.
Clark battles Zod's forces in Smallville to protect his family and identity.
Clark openly reveals his superhuman identity as Superman to protect Earth from Kryptonian threats.
Superman fights General Zod in Metropolis, causing massive destruction but ultimately defeating Zod by killing him to save humanity.
After the battle, Clark decides to stay on Earth and protect it as its guardian.
