 Two longer versions have been released since the original... one on ABC in  1981 at approximately 182 minutes, and the other on KCOP in Los Angeles in  1994 at approximately 188 minutes. Both contain footage and music not used in  the theatrical version, including extensions of the destruction of Krypton,  Smallville, Fortress of Solitude, Daily Planet and earthquake scenes. Three  longer versions have been released since the original...one is a 188