Jesse Eisenbergscreen performanceJesse Eisenberg carries Lex Luthor across 2 films, giving the character a consistent performer through this screen run.
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FILM POSTER · Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeMan of Steel Collection
Lex Luthor
Film watch order, starting point, and performer.
Lex Luthor runs from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to Zack Snyder's Justice League with Jesse Eisenberg carrying the role across 2 films.
Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2016–2021 · 1 performerSee watch orderWATCH ORDER
Lex Luthor movies in release order
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Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2016–2021Main sequence runtime: 6h 34m
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- 01Start hereBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016 · 2h 32m
Portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg · screen performanceMovie guideMoviHero score77/100WORTH IT - 02
Zack Snyder's Justice League2021 · 4h 2m
Portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg · screen performanceMovie guideMoviHero score91/100MUST WATCH
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Lex Luthor?
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Jesse Eisenbergscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Lex Luthor
Jesse Eisenberg provides the through-line for Lex Luthor from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice through Zack Snyder's Justice League. Release order is useful here because it lets the character’s screen role build from one film to the next without repeating the same introduction each time.
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Characters connected on screen
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Martha Kent
Lex Luthor and Martha Kent share 2 films, including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
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Lex Luthor and Alfred share 2 films, including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
See Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeLois Lane
Lex Luthor and Lois Lane both appear in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
See Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueArthur Curry
Lex Luthor and Arthur Curry both appear in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
See Zack Snyder's Justice League