Justice League

Did You Know?

• Justice League is the fifth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and the first to feature a live-action team-up of DC’s iconic superheroes.
• Zack Snyder directed the film, but he stepped down during post-production due to a family tragedy. Joss Whedon was brought in to oversee reshoots and the final edit, which led to significant changes in tone.
• The film marks the return of Henry Cavill as Superman, whose role was kept under wraps during filming. His resurrection is central to the plot.
• The Justice League is composed of Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), The Flash (Ezra Miller), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher), with Superman (Henry Cavill) playing a key role in the film’s climax.
• The film features a post-credits scene that teases the future of the DCEU, including the introduction of a new antagonist, Lex Luthor, and the possibility of a Justice League sequel.
• Justice League had a troubled production history, with extensive reshoots, a truncated runtime, and multiple changes to the film’s vision.
• The film marks the first appearance of Jason Momoa’s Aquaman and Ezra Miller’s Flash in a live-action DCEU film, both of whom later received their own solo films.
• The film’s visual effects, particularly for Steppenwolf’s character and the Mother Boxes, were created by ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) and featured complex CGI work.
• The Justice League’s iconic headquarters, the Hall of Justice, is briefly teased in the film, hinting at future developments in the DCEU.
• Despite mixed reviews, Justice League performed well at the box office, grossing over $657 million worldwide. However, it fell short of expectations compared to other superhero team-up films.