Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a 2016 American superhero film directed by . It is the second installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and marks the first live-action film to feature both Batman and Superman together. Core Movie Details Release Date: March 25, 2016 (United States and India). Director: Zack Snyder. Starring: Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman. Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman. Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman. Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor.