The plot of the movie is quite exciting. Even John Keller, who is usually indifferent to the entertainment activities of these young people, has to admit that this film capitalizes on the current global climate while offering a certain degree of personal perspective.
From an overall storytelling perspective, the filmmaker presents his views quite convincingly.
The story, as John Keller sees it, should be viewed in a more abstract manner. Since they struggled to locate the Kent Farm in Kansas, they have long since abandoned the idea of directly matching the film's events to reality.
However, it is clear that the movie is making allusions. At the very least, it paves the way for Superman's return.
Superman's death at the end of the film is deeply moving. In the post-credits scene, the sight of dust suddenly vibrating pulls the entire audience's expectations sky-high.
As Keller looks around, he sees countless excited expressions. He knows exactly what these people are feeling—they truly want to see Superman in the real world.
Of course, for the average viewer, Superman's existence remains uncertain. But for high-ranking officials like Keller, and even top representatives of the World Security Council, his existence is no longer a secret.
Soon, the Justice League will likely meet the audience's expectations and showcase the thrilling return of Superman.
With these thoughts lingering, John Keller gets up, uninterested in staying any longer. Meanwhile, Anton and other key members of the creative team take the stage for interviews. The two exchange glances and nod at each other.
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The day after the premiere, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was released nationwide. Within days, it appeared on big screens all over the world. With Batman as its main selling point, the film raked in impressive box office earnings.
In a previous life, many dismissed it as a blatant fan-service movie that alienated casual audiences. However, in this unique Marvel world—where everyone already knows Batman—Anton's subtle tweaks to certain fan-centric scenes made the plot clearer and more accessible.
One major improvement was addressing Lex Luthor's motivations, which were left ambiguous in the original film. This time, Anton collaborated with the acclaimed screenwriter Toby to expand on Luthor's reasoning.
To be precise, from the very beginning, Luthor viewed Superman as a threat. In his mind, the only person capable of defeating this god-like being was Batman—someone not equal in strength but equal in stature. Thus, he meticulously orchestrated the conflict between Batman and Superman.
However, after Superman's retirement, Luthor realized that his plans had spiraled beyond his control.
His initial intentions had been overshadowed by desperation, leading him to create Doomsday—not only as a backup plan but as his ultimate trump card.
Throughout the film, Luthor's personal ambitions are fully exposed. His logic follows a clear and irrefutable villain archetype.
Beyond Batman and Luthor, Wonder Woman's appearance also captivated audiences. By contrasting Batman and Wonder Woman against Superman, the film successfully elevated public recognition and admiration for the Man of Steel.
One of the most iconic moments in the film is the shot of Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman standing together before the battle with Doomsday. Many regard this as an homage to the original Justice League.
Ever since Batman's emergence in this world, speculation about the Justice League has been widespread. Now, those theories seem closer than ever to becoming reality.
At present, the most widely accepted belief is that there are actually two Justice Leagues in this world—the old and the new.
In DC's official works, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Cyborg, Green Lantern, The Flash, and Aquaman are the seven core members of the original Justice League, with additional members such as Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, and Atom.
However, in the real-world Justice League, only Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, and Green Arrow have made actual appearances.
The existence of the other "virtual" members remains uncertain. Since Batman first appeared, others like Green Arrow, Cyborg, and Wonder Woman have gradually emerged, making it difficult to rule out the possibility that the remaining "fictional" heroes might one day become real.
As a result, the version of the Justice League that excludes these yet-to-appear members is referred to as the "Old Justice League."
Notably, the real-world Justice League also includes Spider-Man, Venom, Green Goblin, Daredevil, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and even participants from the Battle of New York, such as the Fantastic Four, Doctor Lizard, and the Hulk. And, of course, one cannot forget the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' master, Splinter.
This version, incorporating Marvel and other unexpected heroes, is what the public has come to call the "New Justice League."
With the increasing number of crises on Earth, many believe that members of the Old Justice League will gradually return to join the New Justice League, ultimately forming the strongest superhero team on the planet.
The release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has further solidified the public's perception of Superman. In the film, his alien identity is portrayed as that of a god among mortals.
If one rounds up, he could be considered a more powerful version of Thor—an easy comparison for the public to make. Given their positive perception of Thor, few people seem concerned about Superman's extraterrestrial origins.
Meanwhile, in Anton's system panel, Superman's fan value has skyrocketed. In just a few days, it has surpassed 85 million and is now racing toward the 100 million mark. Clearly, the idea of Superman is no longer just a fantasy.
This aligns perfectly with Anton's original plan. From the very beginning of his journey, he intended to introduce Superman to the world within two years. Now, it seems the timing is just right.
During the film's release, alongside the good news about Superman's rising popularity, Anton also received an important update from the sewer experiment team.
The research into cracking the shape-shifting abilities of the Skrulls has made significant progress.
The team has achieved preliminary results, and within a week or two, they expect to produce a device capable of identifying Skrulls hidden among humans.
Once this finished product is ready, it will mark the moment when humanity sounds the horn of counterattack.
Anton took a moment to consider and then disseminated the news. The World Security Council, the U.S. government, and other major official forces were all informed of this breakthrough.
John Keller, upon receiving the update, was reinvigorated.
At the same time, however, the intelligence also reached another recipient—the leader of the Skrulls on Earth, Carter, who had been secretly building the Super Skrull Army. Through high-level spies embedded in human organizations, Carter obtained the information.
"So soon?" Carter murmured in surprise.
He sighed, recalling Taylor Hayward, who had recently gone missing and never returned.
"A lamb walking into the lion's den..."
Carter fell silent for a long time.
He suspected that this public announcement was a deliberate move by the Justice League to lure the Skrulls into a trap.
A classic strategy—drawing the snake out of its hole.
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