Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

PG-13

Released Mar 25, 2016

2h 33m

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Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.

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Critics Consensus

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a potentially powerful story -- and some of America's most iconic superheroes -- in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.

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Samantha Riedel

Bitch Media

Let's not make any bones about it - on any scale, Dawn of Justice is painful to watch.

Feb 10, 2021

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Matthew Rozsa

Salon.com

It is without question an important film today, and a quintessential product of the America we inhabit.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 3, 2017

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Aramide Tinubu

Shadow and Act

There is much to claw through here, so much so that the audience might easily find themselves exhausted from the overall aggression of the film. However, a lot of the story does work. The action is good, and the emotion feels real most of the time.

Apr 12, 2017

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Tania Hussain

The Hudsucker

With a well-painted influence from the Man of Steel’s darkened hues and dramatic imaging, Batman v Superman is a very naturalistic story with a somber script.

Jul 10, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

The film was written by both Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, and their jarring duality is very present.

Rated: C-

Jun 17, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

This new franchise has chosen its mature path and they are showing the resolute fortitude to stick with it, haters be damned.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 16, 2024

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Nicholas D

bad bad movie way too long

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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Michael C

Gosh, Zack is really the GOAT, The Warehouse Scene was more than epic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Tucker A.

Watched the Extended Cut today and was reminded how awesome a movie this is!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Christopher H.

People say this movie was too dark or confusing, what are you confused about? SPOILERS if you haven’t seen this movie. Bruce Wayne witnesses the destruction from Superman’s battle with Zod and his forces in Man of Steel. Having been Batman for 20 years, he’s seen all kinds of chaos, so naturally this version of Bruce is going to be darker. He wonders what would happen if Superman ever turned on Earth, which sets up their showdown. I think it’s amazing because it’s like The Dark Knight Returns brought to life. Lex really shows in this movie he hates Superman and shows a more sinister side. Not every superhero movie needs to be colorful to be great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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George g

I like battle batman and superman but time is Ben Affleck with a great warrior with

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/25

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Scott H

Has to be the extended version that is viewed, goodness knows what WB were thinking of cutting the runtime as it greatly affected the whole story set out by director. The introduction of Batman is phenomenal. No messing about, this character has had enough of the softly soft touch, he's all in, which is not to the amusement of Kal and he's very clear of his feelings. Lex Luthor is not the usual all out war with Superman, he's slightly psychotic and on edge but very smart too. Gal Gadot is introduced and is a show stealer in the final third. If hadn't been for WB meddling, I reckon this movie would have been so close to being on par with the Dark Knight. Still believe they should have introduced Batman as a solo film but he was brilliant in this albeit rushed in introduction.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/25

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Synopsis

It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.

Director: Zack Snyder
Producer: Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder
Screenwriter: Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Cruel and Unusual, Warner Bros., Syncopy, Atlas Entertainment, DC Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Action Throughout|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 25, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $330.2M
Runtime: 2h 33m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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