Superhero Movie is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Craig Mazin and written by David Zucker, Robert K. Weiss, and Craig Mazin. The film parodies the superhero genre, mainly focusing on the Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four films.
The movie follows the story of Rick Riker (Drake Bell), a high school student who develops superhuman powers after being bitten by a genetically-altered dragonfly. With the help of his uncle, Albert (Leslie Nielsen), and his friend, Trey (Kevin Hart), Rick dons a superhero costume and becomes "Dragonfly," a hero determined to fight crime and save the world.
However, Rick has to contend with Lou Landers (Christopher McDonald), a businessman who has turned to evil after experimenting on himself with an experimental anti-aging serum. As the villainous "Hourglass," Lou seeks to take over the world and eliminate anyone who stands in his way.
Superhero Movie features a star-studded cast, including Pamela Anderson, Tracy Morgan, Regina Hall, and Craig Bierko. The film was widely panned by critics for its lowbrow humor and lackluster plot, but it became a moderate box office success, grossing $71 million worldwide.