Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a film.
Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice is a 2016 American superhero film featuring the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman . Pictures , the film is the second installment in the DC Extended Universe following 2013 's Man of Steel . The film was announced at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International , after the release of Man of Steel . The film is also inspired by narrative elements from the `` Death of Superman '' story arc . Following a strong debut that set new box office records , the film experienced a historic drop in its second weekend and never recovered .