Under normal circumstances, coming face-to-face with the Batmobile would not be a good thing.

We’d have to assume you’re an evil villain or someone who has really, really annoyed a rich, masked billionaire.

But this weekend you can get up close with no fear that the Dark Knight is about to strike you down.

Ahead of the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice next month, Warner Bros are rolling the Batmobile from Zack Snyder’s new movie into Leicester Square.

Measuring 21ft long by 11ft wide and boasting a 50mm twin rotating front cannon, the 350kg vehicle will be in the Odeon’s glass-fronted lobby.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is out March 25. Take a look at the pictures above for an idea of what to expect and lots of great stills from the movie to whet your appetite.

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