Injustice is a film adaptation of the comics and video game series of the same name. Taking place in an alternate universe referred to as "Earth-22", the film focuses on a civil war between both Superman and Batman. The film was released on October 19, 2021.
Plot[]
The story takes place on an alternate Earth in which the Joker has tricked Superman into killing Lois Lane, sending the hero on a rampage. This unhinged Superman decides to take control of Earth for its own good, leading Batman and his allies to attempt to stop him.
Cast[]
- Justin Hartley as Clark Kent / Superman
- Anson Mount as Bruce Wayne / Batman
- Kevin Pollak as The Joker and Jonathan Kent
- Laura Bailey as Lois Lane
- Zach Callison as Damian Wayne / Robin and Jimmy Olsen
- Oliver Hudson as Plastic Man
- Reid Scott as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and Victor Zsasz
- Gillian Jacobs as Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn
- Anika Noni Rose as Selina Kyle / Catwoman
- Yuri Lowenthal as Mirror Master, The Flash and Shazam
- Derek Phillips as Dick Grayson / Nightwing / Deadwing and Arthur Curry / Aquaman
- Edwin Hodge as Mr. Terrific and Waylon Jones / Killer Croc
- Brian T Delaney as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern
- Brandon Michael Hall as Victor Stone / Cyborg
- Faran Tahir as Ra's al Ghul
- Fred Tatasciore as Captain Atom
- Janet Varney as Diana / Wonder Woman
Differences with the Source Material[]
The film adapts primarily the first volume (sometimes referred to as "Injustice: Year One"), though elements of both the games and comics are added. However, multiple differences with the story and events can be found, the following being the most notable:
- The Flash dies in a trap set by the Joker.
- Martha Kent has died before the events of the films, with the government only targeting Jonathan.
- Lex Luthor is absent in the film, the character serving as a mole for the Insurgency against Superman's regime.
- Dick becomes "Deadwing" after his accidental death rather than taking on the Deadman identity. Damian also remains in the Robin identity.
- Ra's al Ghul is the only supervillain to ally himself with the Regime.
- The heist from the Fortress of Solitude is a Red Sun Cannon as opposed to strength-enhancing pills.
- Plastic Man rescues Mr. Terrific from prison as opposed to his own son.
- Ra's' betray of Superman and the battle with Amazo are all original content, though inspired by events from Injustice 2.
- Damian's battle with Ra's and help from Grayson's spirit are partially taken from a similar encounter in Injustice: Year Five, where Robin had fought.
- Superman defeats the Earth-One Superman as opposed to being defeated. He only surrenders due to an alternate Lois being brought to the universe, who forces him to confront his actions.
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