Superman II: The Man of Steel is a 2015 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Superman Reborn which began the DC Movie Universe and was directed by Matthew Vaughn. The film stars Armie Hammer and Cobie Smulders, reprising their roles from the first film as Superman and Lois Lane respectively, and also features Peter Weller, Billy Zane and Charlize Theron in new roles alongside other returning cast members. Superman II was again scored by Danny Elfman.