"Batman v Superman" Ultimate Cut Books One Night Only Screening in These Theaters

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By Anthony Couto

Published Jun 22, 2016

The R-rated 151-minute cut of "Batman v Superman" is headed to select screens across the U.S. on Monday, June 27.

Confirming reports from a few months back -- and honoring the wishes of fans -- Warner Bros. has announced that the R-rated "Batman v Superman" Ultimate Edition is headed to select theaters for a special one-night event next Monday, June 27. The catch: You'll only be able to buy tickets through the DC All-Access app.

DC Comics revealed the news in the following post to Twitter:

Pssssst.... BvS fans, you may want to check the DCAA app right now! https://t.co/LI1WfngYMQ pic.twitter.com/HhBf6CY1s1- DC (@DCComics) June 22, 2016

Location are very select, as it appears from the app that only the following theaters across the United States will hold screenings for the 151-minute director's cut:

Not only does the Ultimate Edition include 20-minutes deleted footage and edgier content, but it also has Jena Malone's cameo as DC Comics character Jenet Klyburn and the "Justice League" villain Steppenwolf. You can check out a trailer for the cut here.

"Batman v Superman" cinematographer Larry Fong sounded off on the Ultimate Edition, singing praises for it in a Twitter post:

Watched the #UltimateEdition again; now believe EVERYONE will LOVE it. Pre-order TODAY! #BatmanvSuperman #WBHomeEnt https://t.co/bRVQbTZLzi- Larry Fong (@larryfong) June 10, 2016

Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition" -- the first major studio film to be released on a 100GB 4K Blu-ray -- arrives on Digital HD June 28 and on Blu-ray July 19.