In an anecdote positive to gas fanboy conspiracy theories, the powers that be at Warner Bros. reportedly nearly pressured the makers of Teen Titans Go! To the Films to chop a joke from the movie that took a swipe at Batman v Superman: Daybreak of Justice.

The joke in query seen midway via the movie, when Robin is embarking on his film profession, and taking a tour of the Warner Bros. studio lot, the place Batman and Superman are filming a sequel to Daybreak of Justice. The 2 heroes play out the notorious “Martha Second” that helped them reconcile their variations, however Teen Titans stretches the gag by making Batman and Superman go at it once more, as soon as they notice that their fathers do not have the identical title. It is a fast second within the movie, however apparently, one which Warner Bros. did not look after. In any respect.

As co-director Aaron Horvath instructed EW, “They didn’t look after our Batman v. Superman Martha joke.”

Co-director Peter Rida Michail added, “That one specifically was on the chopping block for months. Our govt producer Sam Register was combating onerous for that one, and proper on the finish of it they allow us to preserve it.”

It is in all probability an excellent factor that EP Sam Register fought that battle, as many followers in all probability would’ve seen if Teen Titans Go! To the Films took pictures at each DC film, and fairly a couple of Marvel ones, with out making point out of Batman v Superman. In the long run, the wrestle appears to have been price it, because the Batman v Superman gag ended up enjoying rather well with audiences. Actually, it was the recognition of the joke throughout check screenings of the movie, which finally led Warner Bros. to maintain it.

“We’re making a comedy film,” Horvath stated, “and in the event you get amusing, it is like, do you wish to be the man who cuts laughs out of the film?”

For movie primarily based on an irreverent superheor comedy collection, Teen Titans Go! To the Films has managed to strike a reasonably robust chord with the superhero fandom. It gave Stan Lee his first DC film cameo, let Nicolas Cage lastly play Superman, and should even revive the basic Teen Titans animated collection. I

…In different phrases, seeing Teen Titans Go! To the Films is certainly price your time – particularly in the event you like seeing Batman v Superman get taken down a peg.

Teen Titans Go! To the Films is now enjoying in theaters.