Superman: Dawn of Justice (film)

Superman: Dawn of Justice, or alternatively, Superman and Wonder Woman: Dawn of Justice, is an imaginary idea sequel to both The Man of Steel and Wonder Woman and is set in the fictional DC Cinematic Universe. It is the second film in the new Superman film series and sets up the events of The Justice League. The film also serves as the introduction for famous DC characters such as Lex Luthor and Steppenwolf.

Plot

 * Metropolis is still reeling from the events of The Man of Steel. A man named John Corben, who was a disgruntled employee at LexCorp, lost everything from the destruction.
 * Clark Kent is finally able to get a job as a reporter with the Daily Planet.
 * The people of Metropolis are divided on whether Superman is a protector or threat to the city. Eve Teschmacher, a high-ranking exec at LexCorp, sees him as a threat to the great economy of Metropolis and the LexCorp business that her superior, Lex Luthor, built up, which relies on worldwide turmoil. Superman's promise of world peace could mean the demise of LexCorp. Additionally, superman's battle in Metropolis destroyed several LexCorp buildings.
 * It is revealed that a LexCorp satellite has been in communication with the conquering species from Apokolips for a few years. Kalibak and Gilotina arrive from Apokolips to give Eve kryptonite in exchange for the coordinates of 2 of the 3 motherboxes on Earth. Lex tells them that they are in Atlantis and Themyscira, places that only he and few humans know exist. Diana spies on the meeting.
 * Corben is kidnapped by Mercy Graves in an attempt to create a being rivalling Superman, powered by his weakness, Kryptonite. He turns into Metallo.
 * Dr. John Henry Irons, a brilliant engineer at LexCorp learns of the Metallo project, and goes rogue by telling Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane about it.
 * Kalibak arrives in Gotham City, believing one of the motherboes is located there. He is attacked by Nightwing. After a valiant fight, Nightwing is killed.
 * Diana fights Gilotina while Kalibak retrieves the Motherboxes. Gilotina is imprisoned, but uses the Boom Tube to return to Apokolips.
 * General Swanwick notifies Superman of Diana's fight, and he goes to stop Kalibak. Superman kills Kalibak before he is able to retrieve the Motherbox at STAR Labs.
 * After the fight with Kalibak, Metallo attacks and severely weakens Superman. Wonder Woman saves him, and the two join forces to defeat Metallo.
 * Batman shows up after the fight, uniting the DC Trinity, saying that a threat is coming...referring to the incoming Steppenwolf invasion. He is vengeful after the death of Nightwing.
 * In the credits scene, Gilotina tells Steppenwolf of the locations of the motherboxes.

Cast

 * Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman
 * Gal Gadot as Diana/Wonder Woman
 * Amy Adams as Lois Lane
 * Scott McNairy as John Corben/Metallo
 * Marisa Tomei as Eve Teschmacher
 * Lance Reddick as General Calvin Swanwick
 * Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robin John Blake/Nightwing
 * Lee Pace as Kalibak
 * Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves
 * Holly Valenca as Gilotina
 * Will Poulter as Jimmy Olsen
 * Ray J as Dr. John Henry Irons
 * Laurence Fishborne as Perry White
 * Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta

Additionally, Richard Schiff reprises his role as Dr. Emil Hamilton from The Man of Steel. Lisa Kongsli reprises her role as Menalippe from Wonder Woman. Kathy Ireland and Josh Stamberg play high-ranking LexCorp employees Kitty Kowalski and Sebastian Mallory, respectively. Domnhall Gleeson and Imogen Poots portray Daily Planet employees Steve Lombard and Cat Grant, respectively. Bryan Cranston has a small role as Lex Luthor, and will reprise his role in future DCCU films. Christian Bale cameos as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Ciaran Hinds plays Steppenwolf in the credits scene. Chris Pine appears as Steve Trevor in flashbacks.