The film primarily revolves around the conflict between Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill), fueled by Batman’s distrust of Superman’s god-like powers and the collateral damage caused during Superman’s battles.
In the climax of the movie, Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) successfully manipulates events to turn Batman against Superman. Batman, now equipped with a Kryptonite spear, confronts Superman in a brutal and intense battle. The fight takes a dark turn when Batman prepares to deliver a fatal blow with the spear.
However, the conflict is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a monstrous creature called Doomsday, created by Lex Luthor using Kryptonian technology. Realizing the immediate threat, Batman and Superman reluctantly join forces to stop Doomsday.
The three heroes engage in a fierce battle against Doomsday, who proves to be a formidable opponent. The conflict results in the apparent death of Superman, who sacrifices himself by impaling Doomsday with the Kryptonite spear. Superman succumbs to his injuries and dies in Lois Lane’s (Amy Adams) arms.
The film’s resolution sees the world mourning Superman’s death. Bruce Wayne receives a message from the late Superman, encouraging him to unite a team of metahumans to face an impending threat. This sets the stage for the formation of the Justice League.
In the final scenes, dirt begins to levitate above Superman’s coffin, hinting at the possibility of his resurrection. The film concludes with a sense of foreboding and the promise of future developments in the DC Extended Universe.
In summary, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” ends with the death of Superman, the hint of his potential resurrection, and the setup for the formation of the Justice League. The film explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the consequences of power.