I mean man of steel literally had him going up against other kryptonins. Kryptonians were shown to be way stronger than anything we’ve ever seen. Those dudes were destroying cities like it was nothingbut this is part of the problem, look what it took to finally get this version of superman
the dark knight returns part 2 only really works because we get that Batman and Superman have an established relationship and Superman is kinda going at it with kid gloves
you can’t just jump to BVS.. and the payout isn’t really earned in this
i don’t expect snyder to actually get these things because I’ve seen his work.. watchmen being a perfect example of him just missing the point
but that’s why you go with one of Superman’s bigger villains for a sequel like brainiac, for example
and then with lex you develop the character like they did in animated versions where it’s the whole jealous thing and he shouldnt really really be the bad guy but until down the road.. but more he’s creating situations that Superman and justice league have to deal with