Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Timeline ( Real )

movie_announcement
October 11, 2013

Announcement of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Warner Bros. officially announced the movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice as the sequel to Man of Steel.

release
March 25, 2016

Premiere and Theatrical Release

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premiered and was released worldwide in theaters.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Timeline ( Fictional )

origin_event
years before present

Krypton Planet Destruction

The destruction of Krypton, Superman's original home world, occurred, leading to baby Kal-El being sent to Earth.

origin_event
years before present

Clark Kent Discovers His Powers

Young Clark Kent begins to discover his superhuman abilities while growing up in Smallville.

major_conflict
prior to main events

Battle in Metropolis

Superman's battle with General Zod and his forces resulted in widespread destruction in Metropolis.

turning_point
shortly before main events

Bruce Wayne Witnesses Metropolis Destruction

Bruce Wayne experiences firsthand the devastation and loss of life during Superman's battle with Zod, solidifying his concerns about Superman's unchecked power.

investigation
before main confrontation

Bruce Wayne Begins Investigation on Superman

Bruce Wayne starts investigating Superman's origins and motives, preparing for a possible confrontation.

political_event
before main confrontation

Clark Kent Covers Senate Hearing About Superman

Clark Kent reports on a Senate hearing questioning Superman's accountability and role as a global force.

investigation
leading to climax

Lois Lane Discovers Lex Luthor's Plans

Lois Lane investigates and uncovers Lex Luthor’s manipulations and schemes involving Superman and Batman.

major_conflict
during main events

Batman and Superman Confront Each Other

After tensions rise and misunderstandings escalate, Batman and Superman engage in a physical confrontation.

creation_event
leading to climax

Doomsday Created by Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor creates the monstrous Doomsday from General Zod's corpse to fight Superman and Batman.

major_conflict
climax

Battle With Doomsday

Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman team up to fight against Doomsday in a massive battle.

sacrifice
climax

Superman Sacrifices Himself

Superman dies after delivering the fatal blow to Doomsday, ensuring Earth's safety.

foreshadowing
post-climax

Batman and Wonder Woman Acknowledge Future Alliance

Batman and Wonder Woman discuss coming together for an upcoming larger threat, hinting at the formation of the Justice League.