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Superman: Escape from Krypton
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General
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Park Six Flags Magic Mountain
Location Valencia, California, USA
Status
Operated
Operated Mar. 15, 1997 - Sep. 2024
Opened
Opening
Cost
Height restriction
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin AG
Builder
Designer
Type Steel- Sit-Down- Shuttle
Type
Model
Riders per train 14
Riders per hour 1,050
Lift/launch system
Height 415 feet
Drop 328 feet
Top speed 100 mph
Length 1,235 feet
Dimensions
Duration 0:28
Inversions
Steepest drop 90
Maximum g-force 4.5

Superman: Escape from Krypton (formerly known as Superman: The Escape) is a launched shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.[1] It is one of only two reverse freefall coasters built by Intamin. It uses Linear Synchronous Motors (LSM) to propel the cars to the 104 mph (167 km/h) top speed. Viewed from the side, Superman's shape resembles a giant "L" shape.

History[]

Superman Escape From Krypton Logo

Superman: Escape from Krypton's logo since 2011

In 2010, Six Flags announced that it would be updating the ride for the 2011 season but there would be no Bizarro theme. The cars were reversed and the track repainted to blue, red, and yellow. The name was changed from "Superman: The Escape" to "Superman: Escape from Krypton". Superman: Escape from Krypton closed on February 5, 2012 to start construction on Lex Luthor:Drop of Doom, two drop towers themed after Superman's archenemy. Superman: Escape from Krypton reopened when Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom opened on June 30, 2012.[2]

In July 2024, Superman: Escape from Krypton was temporarily closed after a brush fire cause by the ride's power system.[3]

In November 2024, the ride's status was revised to SBNO (standing but not operating) at the Roller Coaster DataBase, with it last known to be operating on the preceding September 1st.[4] Difficult-to-replace parts had reportedly failed on the expensive-to-operate LSM launch coaster. Six Flags updated their website to indicate that the coaster was "Closed for Refurbishment", though with no re-opening date indicated.[5][6] However, after finding that the necessary parts were not readily available, the decision was made in late March 2025 to leave the ride permanently closed. Park president Jeff Harris stated, "Just like other roller coasters within the theme park industry, there’s a life cycle with these coasters. It’s just reached a point in time where we need to make a wise decision on where we really should reinvest funds that improve the guest experience the most. It just doesn’t make a lot of sense from a business perspective to put it back into Superman."[7]

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Preceded by
Tower of Terror
World's Tallest Roller Coaster
March 1997–May 2003
Succeeded by
Top Thrill Dragster
Preceded by
Fujiyama
World's Tallest Roller Coaster Drop
March 1997–May 2003
Succeeded by
Top Thrill Dragster
Preceded by
Fujiyama
World's Fastest Roller Coaster
March 1997–December 2001
Succeeded by
Dodonpa
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