Batman v Superman movie spoiler, plot – a sequel to Man of Steel and a prequel to Justice League

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the sequel to last year's Man of Steel major blockbuster, will be released worldwide on May 6, 2016. The movie's plot is still not known but the 'Batman v Superman' in title suggests that the Dark Knight's brand of justice-at-any-cost pragmatism could stand in the way of the Man of Steel's resolve to play-by-the-rules no-matter-what idealism. And the 'Dawn of Justice' in the title also suggests that it could be an origin story for the Justice League of America.

According to rumors, the movie takes place a few years following the events seen in Man of Steel, with Superman having already established himself as a hero, except for some detractors which include Lex Luthor and Batman. Clark Kent and Lois Lane are seen living together and working together at the Daily Planet. Lois while covering a Middle East story gets herself in trouble and requires rescue by Superman, triggering an international incident. Also, Clark while covering a football game between Gotham and Metropolis, gets to learn more about the Batman. Towards the film's third-act, a global threat unleashed by the super-villain Doomsday emerges, acting as catalyst for Superman, Batman, and other superheroes of the time, including Wonder Woman, Cyborg, and Aquaman to band together under a common cause, marking the beginning of the new organization that will be the subject of Justice League Part One, the next in the line of DC film franchises, which will be released on November 17, 2017. Of course, much of the film's focus will have to be on the Superman storyline since this movie is after all meant to be Superman 2, the sequel to Man of Steel.

The Batman v Superman filmed under the direction of Zack Snyder from a screenplay by Chris Terrio based on a story co-written by Snyder with David Goyer. Henry Cavill will be reprising his role as Clark Kent/Superman, as will Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent. Jesse Eisenberg will portray his arch-criminal Lex Luthor with Tao Okamoto as his assistant Mercy Graves. Ben Affleck stars as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth. Israeli actress Gal Gadot who made her film debut in Fast & Furious 4 portrays Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. Holly Hunter will portray a US Senator, theater actor Ray Fisher will play Victor Stone/Cyborg while Jason Momoa, according to unconfirmed sources, has been cast as Arthur Curry/Aquaman.