Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day saviour, 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.

5. Zack Snyder – A director’s passion

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice feels like Snyder’s masterpiece, and with every frame of this gorgeously shot film you can sense his true passion and love for the characters. Snyder stays true to the spirit of the original source material, crafting a daring film that fans deserve. His direction is inspiring, not to mention his decision to take risks in order to provide an original interpretation of the iconic characters.

4. Gal Gadot – Amazonian Princess

Fans have long desired to see Diana Princess of Themyscira on screen, and it’s a relief to say that she has been brought to life with passion, glamour and a warrior’s edge. Whether as Diana Prince or Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot makes for a commanding screen presence, capturing the spirit of Wonder Woman for a brand new cinema-going audience. With Gadot as the mighty hero, audiences will come to look up to this epic character and the grand position that she holds in the DC Universe.

3. A comic book come to life

With furious energy, masterful cinematography, and a dynamic and tight visual palette, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a literal comic book come to life. Fans of legendary comic artists such as Jim Lee, Frank Miller, George Perez, and Neal Adams will be stunned by the action on screen, and the way in which actors Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot have brought these iconic characters to life. Nothing is wasted in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and you see every dollar on screen, which makes for a visually arresting and immersive film experience that sucks audiences right into the heart of the action.

2. Jesse Eisnberg – boy genius

If there’s one character who single-handedly steals the film then it’s Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor — a thoroughly obsessive billionaire whose intensity is absolutely manic. Eisenberg is all over the show, and this helps to bolster Luthor’s eclectic, analytical mind which is working a mile a minute on his grand scheme to bring Metropolis’ greatest hero to his knees. With his very different interpretation of Luthor, and the lengths that he goes as the character, we can’t think of anyone better suited than Eisenberg.

1. The Dark Knight returns

When Ben Affleck was first announced to be playing Bruce Wayne/Batman, there were some who doubted he could ever pull off the role of the Dark Knight. Well not only does he pull it off, but Affleck has crafted the most definitive and dark Batman we’ve ever seen on screen. His channeling of the dual conflict and identity that lies at the heart of Bruce Wayne/Batman drives Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice forward. Brooding, calculating, obsessive and a physically imposing beast, Affleck’s Batman is an unstoppable force of nature who will destroy anyone that attempts to take the life or freedom of another, delivering his judgement with extreme prejudice. The night does indeed belong to the Bat, and Dawn of Justice succeeds on the complete commitment of its lead star.

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5. The origins of Lex Luthor

He’s the whizz kid of Metropolis, and this ultra billionaire has considerable hate for both the alien called Superman and his arch business rival Bruce Wayne. Jesse Eisenberg appears to be portraying Luthor as a two-faced individual who possesses both a pleasant and slightly chipper public face, while his private one is far more calculating, vindictive and extreme. We’d love to see how he got this way, and some sort of origin flashback that would provide insight into his obsession to dominate the business world, and the reasons why he wants Superman to kneel before him.

4. A death in the family

Since the second trailer we’ve known that Gotham has had a bad history with ‘freaks dressed like clowns’, and with a monument set up to honour Bruce Wayne’s slain companion, Jason Todd, in the Batcave also revealed in previous trailers, we’re hoping to see some kind of flashback to the day The Joker (Jared Leto), stole his life from Bruce.

3. Diana, Princess of Themyscira

While we know that Gal Gadot is stepping up and kicking ass as DC’s resident warrior princess Wonder Woman, we’re really keen to see she brings to Wonder Woman’s role as a Princess of Themyscira. In particular, we’re curious as to whether Themyscira is still a mystery to the world’s population, or whether this all-female island is in fact a global power nation.

2. The brawl of the century

The fight is on in the battle of century between DC’s titans, and we’re expecting an all-out war from this. Forget a rematch between McGregor and Aldo, this fight pits two superheroes with nothing left to lose in a battle of no-holds-barred, winner takes all stakes. Not only do we have Affleck’s Batman armed to the teeth in a high-tech exoskeleton, but it appears that he’s willing to do anything to put Superman down. Will we see a good helping of kryptonite? We will have to wait and see.

1. The coming of Darkseid

He’s the greatest and most powerful villain in the DC Universe, and arch-tyrant Darkseid has already been teased in images related to the nightmares suffered by Bruce Wayne. Not only have we witnessed the appearance of the Omega symbol, but we’ve also seen what appears to be a quick shot of  Darkseid’s minions, The Parademons. We would lose our minds if the Justice League came together in a final shot at the end of the film, with the presence of the great tyrant of Apokolips teased in the distance.

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The first two featurettes focus on the duo of Batman and Superman, with Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck’s intense focus allowing them to showcase a new side to Batman. Henry Cavill also opens up about the conflict that continues to haunt the heart of Superman, following on from the events of 2013’s Man of Steel.

A third featurette takes audiences into the epic story and the clash of morals that exists between Batman and Superman, and sets the stage for an epic brawl that will make the city of Metropolis shake.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is by far the most anticipated film of the year, and after three years of development fans will finally get to witness the epic collision of these two legends when they clash on screen on March 24 in New Zealand and Australia, and on March 25 in the US and UK.

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The score for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a phenomenal piece of orchestration that builds upon Zimmer’s previous score for 2013’s Man of Steel, and offers compelling new rifts with standout tracks including ‘Beautiful Lie’, ‘Is She With You?’,  ‘The Red Capes Are Coming’, and ‘Do You Bleed?’.

The official soundtrack is available now to download from Itunes, and it’ll definitely get you in the mood for the full feature which opens in cinemas on March 24 in Australia and New Zealand and on March 25 in the US and UK.

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The new minute-long trailer reveals some new footage of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Lex Luthor, and even includes a few shots from Batman’s nightmare vision of the future.

The whole world is pumped for this must-see movie which will be released on March 4 in Australia and New Zealand and on March 5 in the US and UK.

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5. “Two dozen hostiles on the third floor.”

The new trailer starts off with a bang, as Batman expertly tears through a group of bad guys. It’s an action moment straight out of the comics, and showcases just how much of a force of nature Ben Affleck’s Batman truly is, giving credit to the ruthlessness of the ‘Bat Vigilante’.

4. “Even you’ve got too old to die young. Not for lack of trying.”

Alfred Pennyworth (Jeremy Irons) is front and center in the new trailer, and while he clearly appears to be helping Bruce Wayne in his mission as Batman, there’s a certain ‘I told you so’ wit and disapproving banter that is amusing to see. From all the trailers so far it appears that Alfred may not be entirely supportive of Bruce’s mission to destroy Superman, and with an actor of this caliber and class taking on the role, you can bet that there’ll be plenty of conflict between the characters.

3. The batmobile in action

With a roar of explosive power the Batmobile comes to life, and as a taste of what’s to come we see Batman taking to the streets of Gotham and Metropolis to hunt down the Man of Steel.

2. “I don’t think you’ve ever known a woman like me.”

Diana of Themyscira is here, and while sly billionaire Bruce Wayne tries to make a move, this princess isn’t one to fall under his spell. Gal Gadot is in complete control as the sassy princess, and this is just one of many mind games that we’ll see played out between these two characters.

1. Man vs God

We know that an epic brawl will unfold between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel, but this new teaser offers the single coolest trailer moment yet: the look of shock on Superman’s face when Batman appears to be able to put a stop to his punch. Whoever thought this was going to be a one-sided fight will definitely be in for a surprise.

Prepare yourselves for 2016’s biggest movie event when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is released in cinemas on March 24 in Australia and New Zealand and on March 25 in the US and UK.

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This epic final trailer reveals some interesting moments that’ll excite and puzzle fans at the same time. While most have been predicting the upcoming battle to go Superman’s way given his unbeatable strength, the trailer does show a moment of vulnerability for the Man of Steel (Henry Cavill) at the hands of Batman (Ben Affleck). A flirtatious moment is also seen between Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), who reminds the mysterious billionaire that he’s never met a woman like her.

Director Zack Snyder has really set the world alight with anticipation for Batman v Superman, and has confirmed that its events will act as a prequel to 2017’s Justice League.

Prepare yourselves for 2016’s biggest movie event when Dawn of Justice is released in cinemas on March 24 in Australia and New Zealand and on March 25 in the US and UK.

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Titled ‘Men Are Still Good’, this part of the score is the official theme for Ben Affleck’s Batman. Like all good Batman scores, the sample track has a commanding rift and beat that suggests notions of power, and will likely symbolise the darkness at the heart of Bruce Wayne, and the force of justice that drives him as Batman.

Holkenberg has been making a name for himself in Hollywood over the last few years with solid orchestral pieces for 300: Rise of An Empire and Mad Max: Fury Road, and he’s teamed up with his mentor and Hollywood orchestral legend, Hans Zimmer, for the Batman v Superman score. Holkenberg will handle all the scoring for Batman, while Zimmer will oversee everything for Superman, following on from his work in Man of Steel.

You’ll be able to hear more of Zimmer and Holkenberg’s incredible work when the battle rages between Batman and Superman on March 24 in Australia and New Zealand, and on March 25 in the US and UK.

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5. “Maybe it’s the Gotham in me.”

Ben Affleck charms and entices as the mysterious and enigmatic Bruce Wayne who, while attending a gala event, runs into Henry Cavill’s intrepid reporter Clark Kent who quizzes him on his opinions related to Gotham City’s bat vigilante. It’s here that Affleck shines as Wayne, twisting Clark’s own question back on him, and openly saying that he views Superman not as a saviour, but as a threat to the very existence of the world. He also pulls back the curtain about the rawness and roughness of Gotham City, and reveals a tantalising treat about its dark history which has been populated with ‘freaks dressed like clowns’.

4. “I love bringing people together.”

While this lavish gala appears to be the first sign of Bruce and Clark squaring off against one another, it’s Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor who breaks up the tension, offering a breathe of fresh air. While he’s clearly not a physical match for Bruce or Clark, he’s gifted with a vicious intelligence, and his candour and personality really shines. Eisenberg also appears to masterfully capture Lex’s inferiority complex in relation to Superman’s god-like abilities, which question his own god-complex, and is in keeping with the character’s history.

3. “The greatest gladiator match in the history of the world.”

Zack Snyder is promising an epic beatdown in Batman v Superman, and he doesn’t shy away in teasing how special it’s going to be. The trailer makes it clear that Batman and Superman’s dual will likely be an extended event with multiple rounds, rather than being one long extended fight. Both the Batmobile and the Batwing will play a part, and Snyder also gives us a glimpse of Batman’s new voice, which appears to be a mechanised growl. It’s everything we could have wanted, and is another way that Affleck will set his Batman apart from those who came before him.

2. “If man won’t kill god….the devil will do it!”

While Lex Luthor is known to many as a corrupt corporate giant, in his initial comic book appearances he was actually a mad scientist, and Snyder appears to have kept that here with Lex bringing out his inner Frankenstein. The result: Doomsday! Appearing to be some kind of resurrected, mutated, haywire experiment utilising General Zod’s corpse, Doomsday is about to wreck serious havoc on the citizens of Gotham and Metropolis unless it can be stopped.

1. “I thought she was with you.”

With Doomsday on the loose, it looks like Batman and Superman are both in serious trouble, and desperately need saving. Enter Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman in a truly heroic way, and we have the dawn of the Justice League before us.

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Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day saviour, 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.

After winning over San Diego Comic Con 2015 with its awe-inspiring first trailer, this second trailer builds on the first, promising raw action, and intense characterisation in a showdown that will rock the DC Cinematic Universe to its core.

Prepare yourselves for an earth-shattering event when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is released next year on March 24, 2016 in Australia and New Zealand, and March 25, 2016 in the US and UK.

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