Is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice a bad movie that deserves to be made fun of? Probably. However, now that its 10th anniversary is upon us, I think we can maybe cut Ben Affleck's Bats a little slack because it is not the movie's fault that Superman and Batman's moms have the same name. One of the most interesting moments about this 2016 movie relies on a bizarre coincidence, but why do Martha Kent and Martha Wayne have the same first name? And is the scene where Batman realizes this the greatest thing in this messy film, or the silliest?
A mere decade ago, the follow-up to Man of Steel promised the "dawn of justice." Given that the DCEU ended back in 2023 and a new DC Cinematic Universe shepherded by James Gunn has replaced it, the day that Batman v Superman ushered in was a pretty short one. The film has its fans (especially the Zack Snyder hardcore fans), but generally it's regarded as a somewhat awkward, forced attempt to kick-start a Justice League that could compete with Marvel's Avengers. There's plenty to criticize about BvS, but perhaps the most infamous moment comes when Batman and Superman's big fight ends because… Batman realizes their moms are both named Martha.
