Earlier this year, Warner Bros.' DC Extended Universe (DCEU) fully kicked off withBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which showed Superman (Henry Cavill) from 2013’sMan of Steelsquaring off withBen Affleck’s Batman. While the movie fared well at the box office, with $330.3 million domestically and $873.2 million worldwide, from a $250 million budget, it was considered a disappointment by many fans and critics alike. In response to the fans' reactions, several within the DCEU have teased there will be a “course correction” with the upcomingJustice Leaguemovie, but don’t expect one particular character to change much.
DC Films presidentGeoff Johnsteased in an interview earlier this year thatJustice Leaguewon’t be as dark and gritty asBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, although he wouldn’t offer any specific details.Coming Sooncaught up withJeremy Irons, who was promoting his new movieAssassin’s Creed, in theaters December 21. When asked if this new approach has affected his character, Bruce Wayne’s butler Alfred Pennyworth, the actor had this to say, hinting about how he interacts with members of theJustice League.
“No, Alfred is a stickler for staying the same. He tries to modulate everybody else. In a very gentle, English way he tries to deal with these people who can do all these extraordinary things in a very calm way, a very grounded way. He does not modulate at all. He sometimes letsBruce Wayneout a bit on the lead, but he’s still attached.”
Jeremy Ironsrevealed in another interview a few months ago that Alfred Pennyworth will have a “similar” role inJustice Leagueas he did inBatman v Superman, stating he clearly won’t be “dominating” the film. However, he did add thatBen Affleckpromised him a bigger role in his stand-alone movie, entitledThe Batman, which may takeJustice League Part 2’s old release date of June 30, 2025. Warner Bros. hasn’t issued a definitive release date forThe Batman, but a report from earlier this week revealed that the studio pushedJustice League Part 2out of its previously-set 2019 date to make room forThe Batman.
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired bySuperman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat in Justice League. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes-Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash-it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.Justice Leaguewrapped production in October, with Warner Bros. setting a August 15, 2025 release date.
