Man of Steel movie costumes on display...

One of my favourite things about 2013's Man of Steel movie were the scenes that took part on Superman's home planet of Krypton, which previous origin stories hadn't really explored in great detail, so it was a refreshing addition to the iconic DC Comics hero's sixth cinematic outing.

Original Man of Steel film costumes

These costumes worn by Russell Crowe as Superman's father 'Jor-El', Henry Cavill as 'Kal-El/Superman' and Antje Traue's villanous Kryptonian Sub-Commmander 'Faora-Ul', were photographed on display on Warner Bros. Studios Backlot Tour in Burbank, California on June 9, 2016.

Man of Steel movie poster

Henry Cavill's Superman suit was originally designed by James Acheson, then developed by Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson and is made of a sculpted chrome muscle suit under a very thin layer of printed 3D mesh.

Be sure to check out the Man of Steel Superman costume in more detail on display at ArcLight Pasadena cinema back in 2013.

The alien Kryptonian costumes were apparently influenced by the work of early modernist architect Louis Sullivan, a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, and the designs are meant to convey the grandeur, decadence and longevity of Krypton's civilisation.

Jor-El Kryptonian costume worn by Russell Crowe
in Man of Steel

In the movie Russell Crowe wears this costume as Superman's father, Jor-El, an advisor to the planet's supreme council, who sacrifices himself so that his son's rocket can escape the destruction of Krypton.

If you're a fan of the actor, you can also check out his Gladiator movie costume, Robin Hood movie costume, Noah movie costumes, Cinderella Man boxing costume and his film costume from A Beautiful Mind.

Faora-Ul Kryptonian battle armour worn by Antje Traue

in Man of Steel

German actress Antje Traue plays 'Faora-Ul' in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, one of 'General Zod's' trusted military lieutenants that was banished to the Phantom Zone with him and his rebel forces just before the destruction of Krypton, who escape their imprisonment and invade Earth. Her Kryptonian costume really does look like a metallic suit of battle armour.

Come back soon for even more out-of-this-world costumes and props on display.

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Man of Steel Superman suit on display...

If you're excited for Zack Snyder's re-imagining of DC Comics Man of Steel then you'll want to take a trip to ArcLight Pasadena cinema to check out one of the original Superman suits used in the movie on display to promote the film's release this week.

Henry Cavill's Superman suit from Man of Steel

Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson are responsible for controversially updating Superman's iconic look, giving him much darker, moodier tones compared the classic vibrant red and blue hues. You can see just from these photos how the suit reacts to different kinds of light and the glossy sheen it has.

Man of Steel movie billboard

Personally I miss the traditional red underpants over the tights. For me that says Superman and superheroes in general, and I'm more than willing to suspend my disbelief at the impracticality of the design. If you like an outfit closer to the colourful original suit, be sure to click through to check out Brandon Routh's Superman Returns movie costume, which I thought was a really fantastic update.

Original Superman costume from Man of Steel

If you're a fan of the Son of Krypton, then you'll also want to check out these cool movie props from Christopher Reeve's Superman movies.

UPDATED: Be sure to also check out these other movie costumes from Man of Steel on display, including Russell Crowe and Antje Traue.

Man of Steel movie poster