The biggest difference between the two films, however, is what it sets up going forward. While the Whedon version teased a growing Justice League, the looming threat of Darkseid and Deathstroke teaming up with Lex Luthor , new Knightmare sequences here reveal just how dire the situationBoth Cyborg and Bruce Wayne have apocalyptic visions of the future throughout the film. In one, Cyborg sees a dead Wonder Woman, Darkseid killing Aquaman and Superman cradling Lois' burnt-to-a-crisp body.
In this potential future, Bruce and Joker have a conversation where they remind each other of those they've lost. It's not exactly a friendly convo though, as Joker reminds Bruce about his parents' death and that of his"adopted son," a reference to Robin, who we know the Clown Prince of Crime killed."You need me to help you undo this world you created by letting her die," Joker tells him,"Poor Lois, how she suffered so.