Fans eager to see Superman face off against Batman will have to wait another year than previously expected.

Warner Bros. has pushed back the premiere of Man of Steel 2, a.k.a. Batman vs. Superman, from its original 2015 premiere date to 2016. The film will now be released in theaters on May 6, 2016, according to an official statement by Warner Bros. Friday.

Warner Bros. said that the reason for the delay is for the filmmakers to "realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story."

Kwon Vanderberg, president of International Distribution at Warner Bros., explained that the company would be putting a new Peter Pan movie titled Pan in its place.

"We know that there is already great anticipation building for the next Super Hero film from Zack Snyder, and we are equally eager to see what he has in store for Superman and Batman as they share the big screen for the first time ever. The summer release corridor is also perfect for Joe Wright's ambitious new Peter Pan adventure, reimagining the ageless story of the beloved and forever-young hero for audiences worldwide."

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In other Man of Steel 2 news, star Ben Affleck, who is set to play Batman/Bruce Wayne, has sustained a rib injury. Affleck injured his ribs during the Christmas holiday in a skiing accident, according to a new report by Batman-News.

As a result, production on Man of Steel 2 has been delayed for six weeks while Affleck recovers.

Man of Steel 2 is scheduled for release in theaters on May 6, 2016.

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