According to the Wall Street Journal Warner Bros has confirmed that Justice League film is in the pipeline.

Reports reveal that ‘Man of Steel’ sequel will lead into Justice League film, which will be directed by Zack Snyder.

The script of the film is currently in the works while the film is expected to hit cinemas in 2018.

Warner Bros president Greg Silverman said Snyder will start shooting for the film after he wraps up ‘Batman vs Superman’.

“It will be a further expansion of this universe.” Silverman told WSJ. “Superman vs Batman' will lead into 'Justice League'.”

It has not been revealed which DC heroes will the film feature, but it may see Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash and Green Lantern.

Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill are likely to reprise their respective roles as Batman and Superman.