Justice League (2017 film)

Justice League is a 2017 film in the DC Extended Universe. It was noted for having reshoots done by Joss Whedon after Zack Snyder stepped down from director due to his daughter Autumn's suicide. Zack Snyder's Justice League, which is Snyder's original version, was released on HBO Max in March 2021 and is considered a better version.

The mixed reception of the theatrical cut resulted in a redirection with the DCEU starting with 2018's Aquaman. Despite this, Joss Whedon was credited as co-writer and Zack Snyder was credited as the sole director. Junkie XL's music was scrapped in favor of having Danny Elfman reuse the 1989 theme for Batman and the John Williams theme for Superman.


 * Big Bad: Steppenwolf, who is after the three Mother Boxes.
 * Bigger Bad: While not seen, Darkseid is the driving force for his uncle Steppenwolf.
 * Brick Joke: Barry Allen starts talking about brunch to Bruce Wayne and talks about it again in the first post-credits scene with Superman.
 * Lighter and Softer: The movie is notably more lighthearted than the previous DCEU films. The coloring is also brighter.
 * Mythology Gag: Cyborg says his Teen Titans Catch Phrase "Booyah" after Steppenwolf was defeated.
 * Truer to the Text: Superman is more of the "Big Blue Boy Scout" from the comics in this film than a Jesus metaphor.