Why is Superman stronger than Zod?

As others have mentioned, Superman has higher power levels than does Zod due to his longer exposure to the Sun and the Earth's atmosphere. Superman, therefore, wins through power-imbalance attrition, as is shown in the movie.
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Why is Superman so strong compared to other Kryptonians?

And in modern comics Superman is said to be more powerful than all other Kryptonians because he is the reincarnation of the Kryptonian Sun God Rao.
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Is General Zod weaker than Superman?

Zod is physically weaker than Superman. By the end of his fight with Clark, he was so exhausted, Clark was able to put him in a headlock and almost completely restrain him.
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How can Superman beat Zod?

Superman returned to battle Zod, but refused to kill him. When the sun turned yellow again the now-vulnerable Zod struck Superman with all his power at super-speed, but was killed due to Superman's invulnerability.
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Is Zod Superman's greatest enemy?

In the years that followed, Zod became one of Superman's primary nemeses, even becoming his commanding officer when Superman, as Kal-El, his true Kryptonian identity, joined the military of the newly reborn New Krypton, before returning to Earth when Zod again attempted to make war on Earth.
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Man of Steel : Why I feel bad for Zod EXPLAINED



Who does Superman fear the most?

Who is Superman's greatest enemy? No, it's not Lex Luthor or Darkseid. The one Superman fears more than anyone else is himself. He knows he has god-like power and could crush almost anyone and anything with a flick of his hand, so he always worries about losing control.
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Who is Superman afraid of?

Superman is afraid of Martian Manhunter and his abilities because he understands just how powerful he can be at full strength. The Man of Steel truly respects Martian Manhunter's powers and won't ever underestimate him in battle.
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Why does Superman cry when he kills Zod?

Superman screams not because of the terrible feeling of his first kill. His fight with Zod killed thousands of innocent bystanders and he doesn't pause to mourn. Superman screams because he realised by killing Zod, he became the last Kryptonian in the universe and his hope for reviving Krypton is crushed to the ground.
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Which Kryptonian is stronger than Superman?

6 Zor El (Can't Beat Him)

Thanks to the enhancements he received, Zor-El is theoretically far stronger and faster than Superman himself.
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Can Zod beat Captain Marvel?

One of the most powerful members of the team, Captain Marvel can usually be depended on to take out just about anyone...but Zod will be way too much for her. The only place where Captain Marvel has any kind of advantage over Zod is in her energy abilities. Other than that, Zod is stronger, faster, and a better fighter.
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Can Zod beat Darkseid?

9 General Zod

Darkseid's gone up against Superman plenty of times in the past, so battling a Kryptonian is right up his alley. However, Zod could approach a battle with Darkseid much more carefully, planning out every move he'd need to keep even with the Dark God and take him down.
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What would Red Kryptonite do to Zod?

Red Kryptonite: If exposed to Red Kryptonite, it gradually destroys Zod's inhibitions and turns him into a corrupt version of himself.
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Is Jor-El stronger than Zod?

Jor-El was very skilled at fighting but not as good as Zod. I don't agree with you, he did not completely demolish Zod. Zod was just down for a minute and the launch was done.
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Who is the god of Krypton?

The Kryptonian leader, Jaf-El, later established a monotheistic culture, wherein Rao was the sole god of all of Krypton. Churches were established in Rao's name and it was common for people of reputable bearing to procure lives for themselves as priests of Rao.
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Why Krypton is the weakness of Superman?

It could be that Kryptonite affects Superman by interfering with his cells and their ability to metabolize solar radiation. Thus, it makes him weaker due to the inability of his cells to process the radiation necessary to give him his superpowers!
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Who is the most powerful Kryptonian ever?

The 16 Strongest Kryptonians Ever, Officially Ranked
  1. 1 SUPERMAN. Superman's true strength comes from the duality of his heritage.
  2. 2 DOOMSDAY. ...
  3. 3 SUPERBOY-PRIME. ...
  4. 4 SUPERGIRL. ...
  5. 5 GENERAL ZOD. ...
  6. 6 POWER-GIRL. ...
  7. 7 VAN-ZEE NIGHTWING. ...
  8. 8 JOR-EL. ...
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Why is Supergirl not as strong as Superman?

You see, since his arrival on Earth, Superman has always been suppressing his powers to fit in with the far less powerful or fast humans. Kara, on the other hand, arrived at Earth as an adult. She wouldn't know how to hold back her powers right off the bat, which is why she appeared stronger.
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Why did Zod take off his armor?

Towards the end of the movie, Zod gets rid of his armour in order to face Kal'el in their final battle, realizing that due to his new powers, he doesn't need this armour any more.
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Who is the weakest Kryptonian?

6 Ursa (Weakest)

Like Zod and any other Kryptonian, Ursa has all of the same basic powers.
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How could Superman breaks Zod's neck?

According to the film's official novelisation, Superman was able to break Zod's neck simply because while Kryptonians are far stronger than humans (making it impossible for a human to have snapped Zod's neck), Kryptonians are perfectly capable of inflicting harm on each other.
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Why did Superman's scream wake the boxes?

The director stated that this was "an Excalibur moment...if there were sleeping Mother Boxes on Earth, that sound would wake them up". This scream allowed the Mother Boxes to awaken from their dormancy, and also alert Steppenwolf that Earth was clear for invasion - now that Superman was no longer a threat.
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Why does Zod want the Codex?

Zod needed the Codex in order to shape the genetic future of a reborn Krypton population.
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Can Aquaman's trident cut Superman?

In Justice League Vol. 2 #6, the Trident of Neptune actually pierced through the chest of Darkseid in battle. It is also able to cut Superman because it's made of magic, which is one of Superman's vulnerabilities.
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Who is Batman scared of?

Batman's fear of failure is closely associated with his fear of death. The Dark Knight Rises broaches the subject of failure very closely (Blind Prisoner).
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Can Aquaman defeat Superman?

Unfortunately, Aquaman (and the rest of the Justice League) haven't fared as well fighting Superman in the DC Extended Universe. While Batman was able to defeat Superman in a one-on-one fight in Batman V. Superman, he had Kryptonite on hand and Superman was not fighting with all of his might at the time.
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