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Batman v Superman (2016)

In this high-action film by Zack Snyder, the two DC superheroes face off against one another in a conflict spurred on by the villainous Lex Luthor. The film also features WonderWoman playing a role in the fight against Doomsday and other villains from beyond the Earth. As the world's two most powerful superheroes prepare to destroy each other, an unexpected commonality brings them together to defeat their real enemy.

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
PG-13
Superhero
Sci-Fi
Action

Director
Zack Snyder
Release Date
March 25, 2016
Studio(s)
DC , Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Writers
Chris Terrio , David S. Goyer
Runtime
152 minutes
Franchise(s)
DC Extended Universe
Sequel(s)
Justice League
prequel(s)
Man of Steel
Budget
$250 million
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures

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