Complete Filmography · Updated May 2026

Henry Cavill — Every Comic Book Movie

Henry Cavill anchored Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe as Clark Kent / Superman across Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman (2016), and Justice League (2017 + 2021 Snyder Cut). His Superman tenure spanned the franchise's most-controversial creative period and ended with the James Gunn DCU reset. Cavill's commitment to the character and his off-set advocacy for fans of the Snyder cut made him a uniquely beloved figure in the DC fandom despite the franchise's volatility.

By Movies on Comics Editorial·Last updated May 2026·4 films catalogued
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Henry Cavill has starred in 4 comic book films catalogued in our database, spanning 2013–2021. Best known for Clark Kent / Superman (DCEU). Highest-rated: Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) at 7.9/10.

About Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill anchored Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe as Clark Kent / Superman across Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman (2016), and Justice League (2017 + 2021 Snyder Cut). His Superman tenure spanned the franchise's most-controversial creative period and ended with the James Gunn DCU reset. Cavill's commitment to the character and his off-set advocacy for fans of the Snyder cut made him a uniquely beloved figure in the DC fandom despite the franchise's volatility.

Cavill's Superman run is the longest single-actor tenure in the role since Christopher Reeve. Across Henry Cavill's comic-book filmography catalogued here, the actor has appeared in films spanning 1 different cinematic universe — DCEU.

Every Henry Cavill comic book movie, by year

All 4 films featuring Henry Cavill, sorted from most-recent to oldest. Click any title for the complete plot, cast, trivia, and streaming-availability coverage.

2021
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Directed by Zack Snyder · DCEU
★ 7.9
2017
Justice League
Directed by Joss Whedon · DCEU
★ 6.2
2016
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Directed by Zack Snyder · DCEU
★ 6.4
2013
Man of Steel
Directed by Zack Snyder · DCEU
★ 7

Frequently asked questions about Henry Cavill's comic book films

How many comic book movies has Henry Cavill starred in?+
As of May 2026, Henry Cavill has starred in 4 comic book films catalogued in our database, spanning 2013–2021. The films cover DCEU.
What is Henry Cavill's highest-rated comic book movie?+
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) is Henry Cavill's highest-rated comic book film in our database, with an audience rating of 7.9/10. It was directed by Zack Snyder.
What is Henry Cavill's most-recent comic book movie?+
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) is Henry Cavill's most-recent comic book film in our catalogue, directed by Zack Snyder.

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