The age of the "Superman" ride depends on which specific theme park you are visiting, as there are several iconic coasters with this branding. The most famous, Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags America (Maryland), opened on May 13, 2000, making it 25 years old as of 2025. Its twin at Six Flags Darien Lake also opened in May 1999, making it 26 years old. Superman the Ride (formerly Bizarro) at Six Flags New England, widely considered one of the best steel coasters in the world, debuted on May 5, 2000, and is also 25 years old. However, the first "Superman" coaster was Superman: The Escape at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which opened in March 1997; though it has since been re-themed as Superman: Escape from Krypton, the original structure is 28 years old. These rides represented a "golden era" of coaster engineering at the turn of the millennium, characterized by massive drops and high speeds. Despite their age, they remain flagship attractions because of their "hypercoaster" status and the timeless appeal of the Man of Steel, though they undergo frequent maintenance and occasional technological refits to keep them running safely for modern thrill-seekers.