Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals the Most Unrealistic Superhero Film

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently discussed the 1978 superhero film Superman, labeling it as having the most unrealistic physics among superhero movies. He highlighted how the film portrays Superman flying backward around the Earth to reverse time to save Lois Lane, which he argued violates fundamental laws of physics. Tyson pointed out that had Superman actually stopped Earth’s rotation, it would have resulted in catastrophic consequences for the planet. He also contrasted this with other superhero movies, expressing a preference for shows like Rick and Morty that employ actual scientific logic rather than sheer magic.

The physics in the 1978 Superman movie are deemed unrealistic mainly because it depicts Superman flying backward around Earth to reverse time, which would violate numerous known laws of physics. Tyson explained that stopping the Earth's rotation would cause enormous destruction, contrary to the film's narrative that aims to portray a heroic act.

Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve, is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history and has become a staple for the DC Comics universe. The original 1978 film established many tropes that would define superhero cinema. It was revolutionary for its time but also raised questions around the portrayal of physics and plausibility in its storytelling, leading to ongoing discussions in both scientific and entertainment circles.