Batman Vs. Superman Rumored To Be Moving Up Release Date

Following the statement from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige that Marvel would not be backing away from the planned May 6, 2016 release of an as-of-yet unnamed Marvel film, rumors are now circulating that Warner Bros. will be moving up the release date of Batman vs. Superman. According to Brazilian website Judão (via Hey U Guys), sources say that Warner Bros. Brazil will be releasing Batman vs. Superman on April 28, 2016, with the US released date being similarly moved to April 29, 2016. Sources say that Warner Bros. Brazil is still waiting for the final confirmation of this move. That would place Batman vs. Superman one week ahead of whatever it is Marvel has planned for May 6, 2016. Marvel was the first to schedule a release on May 6, 2016, though they did not say what film they plan on releasing. Batman vs. Superman was originally slated to come out in 2015, but was pushed back to the contentious early May date. If the rumor is true, then it means the studios will avoid a one-on-one opening weekend showdown at the box office, but a Batman vs. Superman film opening just a week ahead still stands a chance to overshadow a smaller Marvel film, especially if reviews come back positive. The rumor is still unconfirmed at this time, so Batman vs. Superman is currently still scheduled to be released May 6, 2016.