The fifth and final installment of the superhero-themed motion picture series, Superman Returns tells the story of the title character (played by Brandon Routh) returning to Earth after a five year absence. He finds that his love interest, Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth), has moved on with her life, and that his archenemy Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) is plotting a scheme that will destroy the world, starting with the United States. Also playing key supporting roles in the 2006 film are actors James Marsden, Frank Langella & Parker Posey.