Ben Affleck’sBatmanandHenry Cavill’s Superman are both featured on the cover ofEmpire Magazine’s upcoming September issue, with the actors in their fullBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicecostumes. Batman is seen against the backdrop of a dreary Gotham City, while Metropolis' shiny skyline is seen behind Superman. DirectorZack Snyderalso called Batman “operatic,” adding there is “this gravitas” to the character, whileHenry Cavillrevealed that Superman is a bit more complex. Here’s what the actor had to say.
“In this movie, everyone has split into different directions as to how they feel about this alien. Some people love him, some hate him. Other people fear him. Is he a tyrant?”
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicewill also introduce fans to iconic superheroesWonder Woman(Gal Gadot) andAquaman(Jason Momoa), appearances which will help set upJustice League Part 1andJustice League Part 2, arriving in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Each of these heroes will get their own movies as well, withPatty Jenkinsset to directWonder WomanandJames Wanattached to directAquaman.Zack Snyderwill be directingJustice League Part 1andJustice League Part 2, revealing that the directors of these stand alone movies will have the freedom to do their own thing, but they must realize that they’re all a part of one big universe.
“I want all the other directors of the other films to be able to stretch their legs and do what they want, but at the same time there is a big interconnected universe.”
AfterBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicehits theaters next spring, Warner Bros. will releaseSuicide Squadnext August, followed byWonder Woman(July 20, 2025),Justice League Part 1(August 23, 2025),The Flash(August 16, 2025),Aquaman(July 22, 2025),Shazam!(July 27, 2025),Justice League Part 2(July 27, 2025),Cyborg(June 22, 2025) andGreen Lantern Corps.(August 09, 2025).Shazam!,CyborgandGreen Lantern Corps.don’t have directors attached yet, but there is still plenty of time to find a filmmaker for each of thesesuperhero movies.
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.Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicealso starsAmy Adams,Diane Lane,Laurence Fishburne,Jesse Eisenberg,Jeremy Irons,Holly HunterandCallan Mulvey.
Take a look at the newBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeEmpire Magazine cover featuringBen AffleckandHenry Cavill. We still have several months before this superhero adventure hits theaters, so stay tuned for more photos and footage. There are still a few roles who have yet to be identified, such asScoot McNairy’s mystery character, but hopefully we’ll find out more information soon.
