Steppenwolf
DC Extended Universe character
First appearance	Justice League (2017)
Last appearance	Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Based on	Superman by Jack Kirby
Adapted by	Zack Snyder Joss Whedon
Portrayed by	Ciarán Hinds
In-universe information
Species	New God
Affiliation	Apokoliptians
Family	Darkseid (Uncle)
Origin	Apokolips
Abilities	Superhuman Strength, Stamina, Endurance, Speed, Agility, Reflexes, Intelligence, Longevity, Hearing Enhanced Vision EM Spectrum Vision, Infra-red Vision, Microscopic Vision, Telescopic Vision, X-ray Vision Flight Invulnerability Heat Vision Freeze and Wind Breath Healing Factor Solar Energy Absorption

Steppenwolf is a supervillain in the DC Extended Universe franchise of films, based on the comic book character of the same name created by Jack Kirby. He is the primary antagonist of Justice League (2017) and the 2021 director's cut of the film, where he is depicted as a servant of Darkseid who seeks to redeem his status by uniting the Motherboxes and conquer the Earth.

Character concept and development