11 Facts We Already Know About The New Justice League Movie

No Metropolis? No way!

By Jack Pooley /

Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice is still a little while away from release, but there's already been feverish discussion online about the direction in which the upcoming two-part Justice League saga will drag the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The first film doesn't land until late 2017, but with shooting prepped to start shortly after Batman v Superman hits screens, what better time to hunker down in all the news tidbits, plausible rumours and conclusions we can draw from what's been revealed so far? Who will be the villain? Which character will be the focus? How will peripheral League members tie into it? And what about other characters lined up to appear in the film? There's plenty to be excited about but it's also worth going in with realistic expectations, because after all, it would be so easy for an undertaking this huge to crumble with even the most talented artists at the helm. Here are 11 facts we already know for certain about the new Justice League movie...