Warner Bros. debuted a new photo from their highly-anticipatedJustice League, which hits theaters on November 17. The photo featuresBen Affleck’sBatman,Ezra Miller’s The Flash,Ray Fisher’s Cyborg andGal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, althoughJason Momoa’s Aquaman andHenry Cavill’s Superman are nowhere to be found. Superman’s absence isn’t terribly surprising, though, since he hasn’t been featured in any of the trailers or photos thus far. But directorZack Snyderrecently reassured fans that he will be seen inJustice League.
The new photo debuted courtesy ofEmpire, with the publication also speaking to directorZack Snyder. At the end ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,Henry Cavill’s Superman sacrificed himself to destroy the nefarious Doomsday, which leads to Batman assembling this team of superheroes inJustice League. The final shot ofBatman v Supermanhinted that the Man of Steel was actually still alive. We don’t have any further details about how and when he comes back to life inJustice League, butZack Snyderinsisted that Superman’s presence will be felt.
“Superman does play a big part in this movie. His presence, and lack of presence, are big story points…”
Last month, the full cast was announced, which includes previously-confirmed stars likeBen Affleckas Batman,Henry Cavillas Superman,Gal Gadotas Wonder Woman,Jason Momoaas Aquaman,Ezra Milleras The Flash,Ray Fisheras Cyborg,Amy Adamsas Lois Lane,Willem Dafoeas Nuidis Vulko,Jeremy Ironsas Alfred Pennyworth,Diane Laneas Martha Kent,Connie Nielsenas Queen Hippolyta andJ.K. Simmonsas Commissioner Gordon. There was one big surprise as well, the return ofJesse EisenbergasLex Luthorin the DC Extended Universe. No details have been given regarding his return, but his confirmation could shed light on another rumor.
Earlier this month, another unconfirmed report claimed thatArkham Asylumwill be featured inJustice League. At the end ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Lex Luthor was locked away, and in one deleted scene shown on the Ultimate Edition, Batman tells Lex Luthor that he will be heading to Arkham Asylum. Fans also noticed on theJustice LeagueIMDB page there are listings for actors who play “Arkham Guard” or “Lex Luthor’s Guard.” Still, it remains to be seen how large a role this nefarious villain will have inJustice League.
Zack Snyderis directingJustice Leaguefrom a script byChris Terrio, who won an Oscar for writingBen Affleck’sArgoandBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Warner Bros. has set a November 17, 2017release dateforJustice League, withJustice League Part Twohitting theaters on August 11, 2025. As of now,Justice Leaguehas the November 17 date to itself, but it will open just five days before a number of movies debut over Thanksgiving weekend, such as Disney’sCoco, Universal’sLet It Snowand 20th Century Fox’sMurder on the Orient Express. Take a look at the new photo fromJustice Leaguebelow.
