“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will push forward with its London premiere on Tuesday despite a terrorist attack in Brussels that left 31 people dead and more than 180 injured.
Warner Bros., the studio behind the comic book film, has canceled the red carpet press line in light of the heightened security concerns. Stars Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill are expected to attend the screening at Odeon Leicester Square, as is director Zack Snyder.
“Our hearts go out to the victims of recent terrorist attacks, their families and the communities impacted around the world,” the studio said in a statement. “Rather than yield to terror, we’ve decided to join the film’s fans and move forward with the London premiere of ‘Batman v. Superman’ this evening.”
The film’s New York City premiere took place on Sunday. It opens in most major territories this weekend and is expected to generate as much as $300 million globally in its opening weekend.
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