Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceremains a divisive film and the same goes for Ben Affleck’s portrayal ofThe Batman, much to Zack Snyder’s dismay. Sure, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy was always going to be a tough act to follow, but with the highly anticipatedSnyder Cut ofJustice Leagueedging closer, fans are showing more appreciation for Snyder’s work.
After Joss Whedon’s touch tampered with the released version ofJustice League, theSnyder Cut’slong three-year journey has not been without its share of casualties. However, it does meantwoBatmanfilmsare in store for DC fans over the next 2 years. Free of all the baggage theSnyder Cutwill have to carry,The Batmanis seen as a fresh start that tasks Robert Pattinson with bringing new life to Bruce Wayne.
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The Batmanhas so far managed to live up to that with a fantastic trailer that shows tons of potential for this newly rebooted take on the Caped Crusader, and by doing so it’s inspired many creators to make their own edits based on that preview. Previously, abeautifully recreated LEGO Batman trailer had surfacedamong these fan-made videos, but YouTuber Arsenal 02 decided to channel the dark vibes from it and to pair them with Affleck and Snyder’s much-derided version of the Dark Knight.
The video leans heavily on darker scenes featuring Affleck, as well as Henry Cavill’s Superman, in order to deliver a somber toned Batman universe that blends perfectly well with Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” and might make a few reconsider their opinions on Affleck’s Caped Crusader. Of course, the video makes reference to two ofBatman v Superman’s most famous scenes, like the warehouse fight and theDark Knight’s own Knightmare dream, which Snyder just teased as part of his promoting duties for hisJustice League.
What makes the fan-made trailer work so well it’s how it channels the spirit Snyder always wanted to carry across with his superhero films, that both Batman and Superman are, at their cores, very human and they each possess a dark side to them. There’s arguably no better reminder of this than the warehouse scene, where Batman pretty much does away with the decades-old tradition of not killing his enemies and lets loose to fully showcase his power, and the same goes for his epic fight against Superman.
There’s still no guessing as to whereMatt Reeves plans to take Bruce Wayne’s characterinThe Batman, though it’s highly unlikely it will be anything like what Snyder did when overseeing the DC Extended Universe. However, moody trailers like this will always remind fans that Snyder at least tried to make something different out of Batman and his superhero friends.
Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewill be available on HBO Max starting July 04, 2025.
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