Filmmakers need more time to `` realize fully their vision , '' studio says . The film industry is in the midst of a major shift away from traditional distribution and toward digital distribution. A Peter Pan film takes the release slot vacated by Superman and Batman . Henry Cavill will reprise his Superman role , while Ben Affleck becomes Batman .
Filmmakers need more time to `` realize fully their vision , '' studio says . The Zack Snyder-directed production had been scheduled for release on July 17 , 2015 . A Peter Pan film takes the release slot vacated by Superman and Batman . Henry Cavill will reprise his Superman role , while Ben Affleck becomes Batman .