The Justice League franchise is based on the iconic DC Comics superhero team, which comprises some of the most recognizable characters in the DC Universe, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Cyborg. The first Justice League film, directed by Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon, was released in 2017 to mixed reviews. Despite this, the film performed reasonably well at the box office, grossing over $657 million worldwide.