4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Overview
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.9
Overview
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explores the philosophical and practical implications of immense power and societal fear, ultimately championing self-sacrifice, empathy, and unity as solutions to existential threats rather than endorsing a specific political viewpoint.
The film demonstrates significant DEI through the explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white role with a minority actor. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center around strong DEI themes, maintaining a neutral to positive framing of its primary white male protagonists.
Secondary
The film features Wonder Woman engaging in direct physical combat against the superpowered male antagonist, Doomsday. She uses melee weapons and her inherent strength and skill to fight him, ultimately delivering the killing blow.
Perry White, a character canonically established as white in the Superman comics, is portrayed by Laurence Fishburne, a Black actor, in this film. This constitutes a race swap.
The film heavily utilizes Christian iconography and messianic themes, portraying Superman as a Christ-like figure who sacrifices himself for humanity. Despite some characters' fear or rejection, the narrative ultimately affirms his benevolent, savior role, aligning with virtues of self-sacrifice and redemption.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's storyline is entirely centered on its core superhero conflict and the establishment of the DC Extended Universe, with no related content present.
The film 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on the conflict between Batman and Superman, with no narrative elements or character arcs dedicated to exploring transsexual experiences, leading to an N/A rating for portrayal.
All major and legacy characters in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, and Lois Lane, maintain their canonically established genders from the source material and previous adaptations.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.0
Critic Ratings
2.8
4.4
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Affleck | Acting | Male | White |  United States |
Henry Cavill | Acting | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
Kevin Costner | Acting | Male | White | United States |
Amy Adams | Acting | Female | White | United States |
Jesse Eisenberg | Acting | Male | White | United States |
Gal Gadot | Acting | Female | White |  Israel |
Diane Lane | Acting | Female | White | United States |
Laurence Fishburne | Acting | Male | Black | United States |
Jeremy Irons | Acting | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
67%
33%
Race
White
89%
Black
11%
Nationalities
United States
67%
United Kingdom
22%
Israel
11%
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