The internet wins again as the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer has been officially released after a leaked version appeared online. The leaked footage was filmed on what appears to be a cell phone and had Portuguese subtitles and poor quality audio and video. Warner Bros has now responded with a full HD release in advance of previously announced Monday debut. You can check out the trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice right here:
Not sure what all the uproar about this trailer has been on the interwebs. It’s definitely a teaser in every sense of the word, but establishes a tone that most were already expecting in the film. Some of the general public even got to see the armored Batman scene in this trailer when it debuted at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The hand-to-hand fight sequence that ensues after Bats dons the armor should be incredible.
Personally, I’d have prefered this film be about these icons figuring out how to combine their different approaches towards a common good. But the kids these days love dark and gritty and the Frank Miller story The Dark Knight Returns, that this film is inspired by, is arguably one of the most revered Batman and Superman stories of all time.
No sign of Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor or Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman in the teaser, just moody, dark setup for the iconic clash of the two DC Characters. Interesting to note that Superman is painted as very much the villain in this trailer, with soldiers bowing to him, and international crowds seemingly worshipping him. I would think Superman wouldn’t be too comfortable with this sort of behavior, but perhaps Zack Snyder is trying invoke the tone of recent, fan-favorite stories like Injustice: Gods Among Us.
Additionally, before you go freaking out over Affleck’s Bat-voice, keep in mind he’s wearing his robotic armor suit when speaking in this trailer. That most likely will not be his regular Bat-voice in the film.
What are your thoughts? Disappointed? Excited? Is it overshadowed by the second Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters March 25th, 2016.