Darkseid performer Ray Porter
The character is first alluded to in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). During a Knightmare sequence, Bruce Wayne experiences a vision of the future in which Darkseid has taken over the Earth and used the Anti-Life Equation to manipulate Superman into becoming his servant.
Darkseid is mentioned in the 2017 theatrical release of Justice League and appears in Zack Snyder's 2021 director's cut, portrayed by Ray Porter. In the latter version of the film, Darkseid gives his disgraced lieutenant, Steppenwolf, a chance at redemption by using three Motherboxes to terraform and conquer the Earth in his name. After Steppenwolf fails due to the united front of heroes known as the Justice League, Darkseid vows to extract the Anti-Life Equation from the Earth himself.
Darkseid was set to appear in New Gods, prior to its April 2021 cancellation.