Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot

Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman is a visually grand, thematically heavy, but uneven superhero clash. It tries to do too much: introduce Batman’s dark motives, continue Superman’s moral struggle, set up Wonder Woman, tease Justice League, and adapt The Dark Knight Returns — all in one film.

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Despite mixed critical reviews upon release, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has undergone a massive reevaluation. Here is why it sits at the top of many DCEU (DC Extended Universe) rankings today.