Last night, Warner Bros. held theNew York City premiereforBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, with the studio hosting a live stream of the red carpet festivities. Official critic reviews for the movie are still under a strict embargo, but while we wait for those to roll in,Comic Book Movieassembled a number of early Twitter reactions from fans who were lucky enough to attend the premiere last night. The reactions are all exceedingly positive, despite a rash of rumors that the studio was worried about the movie.
Last month, an unconfirmed report surfaced claiming Warner Bros.' was “worried” aboutBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, after the studio started screening the movie for select individuals. The report also claimed the studio may even push production onJustice League Part 1, and removeZack Snyderas the director. Just a few days later, Warner Bros. put those rumors to rest, officially announcing thatJustice League Part 1will start shooting on April 11, withZack Snyderat the helm.
Following his titanic struggle against General Zod,Metropolishas been razed to the ground andSupermanis the most controversial figure in the world. While for many he is still an emblem of hope, a growing number of people consider him a threat to humanity, seeking justice for the chaos he has brought to Earth. As far as Bruce Wayne is concerned,Supermanis clearly a danger to society. He fears for the future of the world with such a reckless power left ungoverned, and so he dons his mask and cape to rightSuperman’s wrongs. The rivalry between them is furious, fueled by bitterness and vengeance, and nothing can dissuade them from waging this war. However, a dark new threat arises in the form of a third man: one who has a power greater than either of them to endanger the world and cause total destruction.
From directorZack SnydercomesBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Oscar winnerBen Affleck(Argo) as Batman/Bruce WayneandHenry Cavillas Superman/Clark Kent in the characters' first big-screen pairing. The film also stars Oscar nomineesAmy Adams(American Hustle) as Lois Lane,Jesse Eisenberg(The Social Network) as Lex Luthor,Diane Lane(Unfaithful) as Martha Kent, andLaurence Fishburne(What’s Love Got to Do with It) as Perry White; Oscar winnersJeremy Irons(Reversal of Fortune) as Alfred, andHolly Hunter(The Piano) as Senator Finch; andGal Gadotas Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.Zack Snyderdirected from a screenplay written byChris TerrioandDavid S. Goyer, based on characters from DC Comics, including Batman, created by Bob Kane withBill Finger, and Superman, created byJerry SiegelandJoe Shuster. The film is produced byCharles RovenandDeborah Snyder, withWesley Coller,Geoff JohnsandDavid S. Goyerserving as executive producers.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicelaunches Warner Bros. new DC Comics slate of movies over the next several years. Next up will beSuicide Squad(August 01, 2025), followed byWonder Woman(August 23, 2025),Justice League Part 1(June 17, 2025),The Flash(June 24, 2025),Aquaman(July 27, 2025),Shazam!(July 07, 2025),Justice League Part 2(July 15, 2025),Cyborg(June 03, 2025) andGreen Lantern Corps.(July 13, 2025). We’ll be sure to keep you posted as soon as the official reviews are posted, which will most likely happen either later today or tomorrow. Until then, check out the early Twitter reactions fromBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, before it opens in theaters March 25.
