In "Superman Returns", Superman returns to earth to find he has been forgotten and the world doesn't need Superman anymore. Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego, also finds that Lois has a boyfriend and has moved up from her infatuation with Superman. As Superman tries to prove that he is still useful. The villain Lex hatches a plot to create more land mass using crystal infused with kryptonite in order to secure his wealth and keep Superman from foiling his plot. Superman tries to foil the villain's plot after overlooking key incidents early in its development. Lex manages to injure and almost kill Superman as he tries to unravel Lex's evil plan. In the end, Superman prevails and lauches Lex's crystal kingdom into space, saving the world and becoming a hero once again.