what is the film justice league

Justice League is a 2017 American superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the fifth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Here's a brief overview:

1. Storyline: The film follows Batman and Wonder Woman, who are recruiting members to form a team of metahumans to save the world from an imminent threat by the powerful enemy Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons, who are after three Mother Boxes.

2. Directors: The film was initially directed by Zack Snyder, but after he left the project due to a family tragedy, Joss Whedon took over to complete post-production and did some reshoots.

3. Cast:

   • Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman
   • Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman
   • Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
   • Ezra Miller as Barry Allen/The Flash
   • Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman
   • Ray Fisher as Victor Stone/Cyborg

4. Release and Reception: The film was released in November 2017. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast, especially Gadot, Miller, and Fisher, but criticized the direction, editing, and narrative inconsistencies.

5. Box Office: Despite mixed critical reception, it performed well at the box office but fell short of meeting high expectations for the DC Extended Universe.

6. The "Snyder Cut": Due to fan campaigns, Zack Snyder's original director's cut of the film, titled "Zack Snyder's Justice League," was released in 2021 on HBO Max. This version of the film had more extensive running time and restored scenes that were not in the theatrical release.

7. Influence: The film is significant in the DCEU as it sets up future storylines and character development for the franchise. It also sparked discussions about studio interference in filmmaking and the significance of fan culture in shaping franchise directions.

"Justice League" marked a pivotal moment for the DCEU, showing the potential for a shared universe of characters similar to Marvel's cinematic universe, though it also highlighted the challenges of maintaining consistency and quality across multiple films.