Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
“The greatest gladiator match in the history of the world.”
Synopsis
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-12
Top Cast
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Ben Affleck
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Henry Cavill
Clark Kent / Superman
Jesse Eisenberg
Lex Luthor
Gal Gadot
Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
Amy Adams
Lois
Diane Lane
Martha Kent
Laurence Fishburne
Perry White
Jeremy Irons
Alfred
Holly Hunter
Senator Finch
Scoot McNairy
Wallace Keefe
Callan Mulvey
Anatoli Knyazev
Tao Okamoto
Mercy Graves
Brandon Spink
Young Bruce Wayne
Lauren Cohan
Martha Wayne
Alan D. Purwin
Wayne Industries Pilot
Mark Edward Taylor
Wayne Industries Pilot
Hugh Maguire
Jack O'Dwyer
Michael Shannon
Zod
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysBeijing
Festival / Special Debut
March 25, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 28, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 19, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$874.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.5x
+$624.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zack Snyder
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Goyer, Chris Terrio
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, Tom Holkenborg
- Original Title
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Budget
- $250M
- Worldwide Gross
- $874.4M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, RatPac Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, Cruel & Unusual Films, DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zack Snyder
David S. Goyer, Chris Terrio, William Moulton Marston, Bob Kane, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bill Finger, Jay Oliva
Hans Zimmer, Tom Holkenborg
Larry Fong, David B. Nowell, Ian Seabrook, William R. Dalgleish
David Brenner
Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker, Wesley Coller
Department Leadership Roster
Zack Snyder
Director
David S. Goyer
Screenplay
Charles Roven
Producer
Deborah Snyder
Producer
Chris Terrio
Screenplay
Larry Fong
Director of Photography
Damon Caro
Stunt Coordinator
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Tom Holkenborg
Original Music Composer
David Brenner
Editor
Patrick Tatopoulos
Production Design
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
David Wallace Allen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Rigby
Stunt Coordinator
John 'D.J.' Des Jardin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice about?
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Who directed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was directed by Zack Snyder.
Who stars in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?
The principal cast of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice includes Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams.
When was Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice released and how long is it?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice had a reported production budget of $250M and grossed $874.4M at the worldwide box office (3.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was composed by Hans Zimmer, Tom Holkenborg.
Is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice based on a book or true story?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Moulton Marston", Characters: "Bob Kane", Characters: "Jerry Siegel", Characters: "Joe Shuster", Characters: "Bill Finger".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).