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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicegave cinemagoers their first look at how a fight between the two of the most iconic superheroes of all time would go down on the big screen. Despite the divisive reaction to the film, fans still love to dissect and debate about the face-off between Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman.
Given Superman’s strength and powers, the debate over whether Batman can defeat the Man of Steel has been one that has occupied comic book fans for decades. However, a new detail uncovered by fans fromBatman v Supermantips the scales in favor of the Dark Knight. Here is what fans discovered in the movie and what it means for Batman’s prep time.
Fans Uncover New Detail in Henry Cavill’s Fight With Ben Affleck FromBatman v Superman
Henry Cavill‘s Superman andBen Affleck‘s Batman came to blows in 2016’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film sees Batman’s distrust of Superman’s powers, leading to the Dark Knight preparing an intricate plan to fight the Last Son of Krypton despite himself being powerless.
One fan noticed how the film highlights Batman’s extensive preparations before the fight. The fan shared a clip on social media, which shows Superman using the same combo of punches to fight off Batman. However, Batman counters Superman’s combo and headbutts him.
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— Positivity James (@JILexander)June 26, 2025
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As seen in the clip, Superman used the same combo of punches in his fight against General Zod during the events ofMan of Steel. Therefore, one fan inferred that during his preparation to take on Superman, Batman studied the latter’s move set and devised counter moves, which added a new layer tothe fight between the two superheroes.
Batman’s Prep Time Gets New Meaning AfterBatman v SupermanFight Detail
In the comics, Batman and Superman have faced off against each other several times. Despite his lack of superpowers like Superman, Batman hasemerged on topmore often than one would expect. The primary reason behind Batman’s effectiveness against an opponent like Superman is his prep time, which allows him to study, analyze, and later exploit their weaknesses.
The clip shared by the fan is an appropriate example of Batman effectively using his prep time to find the flaws in Superman’s fighting style. Here is what fans had to say about the detail inBatman v Supermanon X.
He Didn’t studied anything.. Batman is a fighter.. He knows how to counter
— Yahooch~🇵🇸🦇🇧🇩 (@Yametenecchan)August 20, 2025
Bro really studied his comboshttps://t.co/ZZeQyY3eHh
— Nick (@ItsJustN1ck)June 27, 2025
Superman can’t fight lol he just has power. Didnt Alfred whoop his ass when he got superpowers lol. Mos was a dope movie
— G Gore (@GGore65002096)August 06, 2025
Batman can defeat anyone with prep time.
— Homero (@Homero_)June 13, 2025
That’s a gotdamn batman 😤
— That boy T (@T23lookatmyfeet)Aug 14, 2025
As the tweets suggest, fans love the subtle detail in the film, which shows Batman’s use of his prep time in a new light.
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Furthermore, fans noted how the moment signified Batman’s intense training in martial arts forms, which made him a superior fighter when compared to Superman. Therefore, Batman cracking down on the flaws in Superman’s fighting style is another example of his prep time paying off in big ways during massive battles.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceis streaming on Max.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
