How does lex luthor influence the conflict in batman v superman?

In the 2025 American superhero film Superman, Lex Luthor is depicted as a billionaire who orchestrates an international conflict. His actions create a scenario that forces Superman, played by David Corenswet, to intervene to prevent further unintended consequences. This conflict serves as the central catalyst for the film’s narrative and pushes Superman to seek public support with the help of his reporter and fellow superheroes. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, focuses on the fallout from Luthor’s machinations and the resulting conflict that challenges Superman’s role as a global protector. No information is available in the provided evidence regarding Lex Luthor’s influence on the conflict in the 2016 film Batman v Superman.