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

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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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Jason C

Brilliant film. Loved the ultimate cut of this film. Also loved the smart themes. Particularly the Christianity vs Darwinism themes. Also Loved Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor. I think he got undeserved hate from some fans because his lex was not the traditional Lex Luthor some fans were used to. His was based on two different comics. Birthright and The graphic novel Luthor. The score was also brilliant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Brian R.

Different kind of superhero film. Loved the darker tone for a change, was interesting to see. Good action sequences, special effects, and score. Not a huge fan of Jesse Einsberg’s performance as Lex Luthor.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Joe M

Better in some ways than Man of Steel, worse in other ways, and I won't talk about the trailers giving away too many spoilers. This movie had mega potential to be great. Its rewatchable, but I would recommend watching the extended cut over the theatrical version.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Budro S

Don’t get the hate, we had it all!! Man of Steel, Batfleck they don’t kill!?) Heaven forbid we get a grown up take!! Awesome movie, weird lex luthor maybe the only con! Watch them again! Great Stories!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Daniel T

Why did this film was created

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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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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