8 Things Everybody Has Wrong About Batman V Superman

By Sam Hill / November 23, 2015

Batman v Superman is a movie of such importance to its fans that, without yet having even been released in theatres, it still gets spoken about and argued over like a cherished classic. In the long months leading up to the film's release rumours and theories have emerged in their droves, as fans and detractors alike attempt to decode trailers, interviews and promotional materials in a bid to unravel the mysteries of Zack Snyder's upcoming motion picture. But while there's a sense that a lot of the assumptions relating to Batman v Superman are grounded in a kind of logic, there are a few things about the movie that many people seem to have got wrong; things that they've misinterpreted, misconceived or have just blatantly misread. Which means, of course, that there are a lot of false factors and a high amount of conjecture to be associated with Batman v Superman that, frankly, need straightening out. Here are 8 things that seemingly everybody has wrong about Batman v Superman...

8. It's Not The Sequel To Man Of Steel

Though Batman v Superman is set to follow Man of Steel as the second movie in the DC Cinematic Universe, it's all been a bit unclear as to whether or not the movie is supposed to be viewed as Man of Steel 2, a Batman movie, or none of those things. And there are lots of conflicting facts out there which make it harder to work out what, exactly, is going on. First off, it seems important to clarify that Batman v Superman probably isn't a true sequel to Man of Steel. Most people seem to be under the impression that this is the second Superman movie, despite the fact that Ben Affleck - the new Batman - has received top billing above Henry Cavill. What kind of "sequel" replaces its leading character? Cavill, Superman himself, has also cleared up any confusion in interviews:

"I wouldn't call this a Superman sequel. This is Batman versus Superman. It's a separate entity altogether. It's introducing the Batman character and expanding upon the universe, which was kicked off by Man of Steel."

Words which kind of peg the movie as more of a Batman film, wouldn't you say? Then again, that label doesn't seem to quite fit, either, given that the movie is packed with more Superman characters than Batman characters. It seems wisest to just say that Batman v Superman is its own thing - especially since Batman is rumoured to have more screen time. It certainly doesn't help that Zack Snyder seems to go back and forth with regards to whether he thinks the movie is a sequel or not (he recently said that it was "in a way," but not definitively). Despite all that, though, the evidence suggests that it isn't - not really.