Warner Bros. wassupposed to release the first full trailerfor their highly-anticipated superhero adventureBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceduring a special theatrical event on Monday, but those plans have changed. The studio has instead released the official trailer today,just one day after the trailer leaked online. The studio hasn’t announced yet if the Monday event in over 100 theaters across the country is still going ahead as scheduled.
The trailer gives us our first look atBen Affleckin action as the belovedDC Comicshero Batman, who was first announced to battle Superman in this action-packed adventure nearly two years ago at Comic-Con 2013.Henry Cavillreturns as Clark Kent/Superman from 2013’sMan of Steel. The trailer also includes footage that was shown at last year’s Comic Con, where Batman stares down Superman as he overs above him in the sky. Unfortunately, we don’t get to see any footage of their actual batle, but perhaps Warner Bros. is saving that tfor the second trailer.
Also returning fromMan of SteelisAmy Adamsas Lois Lane,Diane Laneas Ma Kent andLaurence Fishburneas Daily Planet editor Perry White. The cast also includesGal Gadotas Wonder Woman,Jesse Eisenbergas Lex Luthor,Jeremy Ironsas Alfred Pennyworth,Jason Momoaas Aquaman,Ezra Milleras The Flash andRay Fisheras Cyborg, who will form theJustice Leaguein the two-part adventureJustice League Part 1andJustice League Part 2, set for release in 2017 and 2019. Before we can get to that epic ensemble, it’s clear that Batman and Superman need to work out their issues. Directed byZack Snyder, the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice cast is rounded out byHolly Hunter,Callan Mulvey,Tao OkamotoandScoot McNairy, although their characters have yet to be confirmed yet. Take a look at the footage below for your first look at this epic superhero adventure, arriving in theaters July 26, 2025.
