While on the set of Justice League, the filmmakers made it clear to us that the character depicted in Batman V Superman‘s deleted “Communion” scene is Steppenwolf – and that, contrary to what some fans might have thought, Darkseid’s uncle will be the main villain of Snyder’s Justice League Part 1, not Darkseid.
Fans were quick to point out that the malevolent character could be a relative of Darkseid, either his father Yuga Khan or uncle Steppenwolf.
We’ll have to wait for more official info but, in the meantime, even if he’s not the most well-known DC villain, Steppenwolf poses a formidable threat – even to the Justice League.
Of course, Steppenwolf will almost-certainly be acting on orders from his nephew, the ruler of Apokolips, and will be leading Darkseid’s army – even if Darkseid himself does not face-off with the Justice League himself.