For the blockbusterBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, ADI created two ultra-realistic replicas of the deceased General Zod that would withstand close scrutiny by a camera lense. Fitness trainer Greg Plitt came to ADI for us to lifecast his body from the neck down while our colleague Barney Burman loaned us a headcast of actorMichael Shannon. Once the Shannon headcast was copied both the head and body were run in silicone with a polyfoam fill to make them solid. Tony Matijevich, Brian Clawson, and Tim Leach created both Zod bodies. Denise Baer punched hair; Mike Larrabee painted both Zods. You can check out the whole process in this cool new video,
Following his titanic struggle againstGeneral Zod, Metropolis has been razed to the ground andSupermanis the most controversial figure in the world. While for many he is still an emblem of hope, a growing number of people consider him a threat to humanity, seeking justice for the chaos he has brought to Earth. As far as Bruce Wayne is concerned,Supermanis clearly a danger to society. He fears for the future of the world with such a reckless power left ungoverned, and so he dons his mask and cape to rightSuperman’s wrongs. The rivalry between them is furious, fueled by bitterness and vengeance, and nothing can dissuade them from waging this war. However, a dark new threat arises in the form of a third man: one who has a power greater than either of them to endanger the world and cause total destruction.
From directorZack SnydercomesBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Oscar winnerBen Affleck(Argo) as Batman/Bruce Wayne andHenry Cavillas Superman/Clark Kent in the characters' first big-screen pairing. The film also stars Oscar nomineesAmy Adams(American Hustle) as Lois Lane,Jesse Eisenberg(The Social Network) as Lex Luthor,Diane Lane(Unfaithful) as Martha Kent, andLaurence Fishburne(What’s Love Got to Do with It) as Perry White; Oscar winnersJeremy Irons(Reversal of Fortune) as Alfred, andHolly Hunter(The Piano) as Senator Finch; andGal Gadotas Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.Zack Snyderdirected from a screenplay written byChris TerrioandDavid S. Goyer, based on characters from DC Comics, including Batman, created by Bob Kane withBill Finger, and Superman, created byJerry SiegelandJoe Shuster. The film is produced byCharles RovenandDeborah Snyder, withWesley Coller,Geoff JohnsandDavid S. Goyerserving as executive producers.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hasn’t done as well in its second weekend as most had hoped. The film earned just $15.4 million dollars at the domesticbox officeon its second Friday in release. The movie is currently screening in 4,256 theaters. So far, it has racked up $224.4 million, which would be very impressive for a lesser movie. But this is Warner Bros.' big shot at not only setting up theJustice Leaguebut all of the DCEU spinoffs that come with it. In comparison,Batman v Supermanearned $81.6 million last Friday, including $27.7 million from Thursday Night previews. Even without the Thursday numbers, we’re looking at a drastic 70% drop from last weekend to this weekend, with $53.9 million vs $15.4 million. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is expected to earn a little over $50 million by the time Monday rolls around. That’s compared to last weekend’s take of $166.1 million in its debut.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicelaunches Warner Bros. new DC Comics slate of movies over the next several years. Next up will beSuicide Squad(July 29, 2025), followed byWonder Woman(August 17, 2025),Justice League Part 1(June 07, 2025),The Flash(July 08, 2025),Aquaman(July 31, 2025),Shazam!(July 31, 2025),Justice League Part 2(August 06, 2025),Cyborg(Jun 22, 2025) andGreen Lantern Corps.(June 28, 2025). Take a look this newBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicevideo as the movie enjoys its second weekend in release.
