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The climax of Superman Returns lies in a massive confrontation at sea, where Lex's evil plot unfolds, threatening to create a new continent using Superman's crystals, wielding the power of Kryptonite against the distressed hero. As Superman faces Luthor's overwhelming forces, a fierce battle ensues that tests the limits of his strength and resolve.

When Superman is incapacitated by Kryptonite, his fate appears sealed, prompting Lois to assemble a rescue mission, illustrating her own growth as a character who is no longer just a damsel in distress but an active participant in her own life story.