Warners Regrets Zack Snyder’s Justice League Snyder Cut

Discovery of Warner Bros. is going through a period of restructuring during which several of its projects and structures remain to be defined. The most immediate example may be the cancellation of several films, among them Batgirl or the uncertainty with Ezra Miller and the next movie on Glow. In addition to this, there is another open debate, also related to this last film: the version of The Justice League of Zack Snyder better known as Snyder Cup released in 2021 and a cornerstone of the SnyderVerse.

Zack Snyder’s perspective has shaped much of the DC Extended Universe. Either because he was the director of several of the productions or because he was linked to the crew working on others. For his part, the filmmaker has assumed the right to publish his own version of the history of Europe. The Justice League during the year 2021, its Snyder Cup after the first, released in 2017, after he left production due to personal issues. The studio eventually hired Joss Whedon (buffy, avengers) to complete it. While it may seem like a minor detail, just one more business and recognition strategy, it’s not that simple.

It is believed that a large fanbase of the DC Extended Universe celebrated this latest installment, associating its achievements with the director, promoting his image and affecting that of Warner Bros. Discovery. This situation placed the company at a crossroads. As he attempts to redefine his narrative without Zack Snyder, more than one fan wishes that didn’t happen. So what are the scenarios?

The Justice League: A Crossroads for Warner Bros. Discovery

The preview of The Justice League (2017) came after the release of titles such as. The man of steel (2013), Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and wonder woman (2017). Each of these films served to lay the groundwork for some of the characters that would go on to make up this superhero cast. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continued to steadily move forward, the DC Extended Universe seemed to want to run before it walked.

The result ? The first episode of The Justice League was not satisfactory. Some time later, the projects linked to him and the figure of Zack Snyder will go into the shadows. The mega-story needed to be revised. In the meantime, the filmmaker has launched his own version of the title, the Snyder Cup with a duration of more than four hours. This film generated the opposite of Joss Whedon’s proposal.

The good reception, despite its extension in a consumer market increasingly attached to immediacy, emphasized Warner Bros. Discovery. A question arose: what to do with the Snyder Verse? The narrative seemed exhausted, muddled, but the filmmaker had rekindled some of the DC Extended Universe’s fan base. Some time later, the facts are as follows:

• The company looked favorably on the 2017 installment, saying it was a well-crafted story.
• But, regarding the four-hour edition, Warner Bros. Discovery has doubts and regrets.

This was revealed by Variety the media reported that the company regretted that Zack Snyder’s Justice League (title of the 2021 proposal) is still available and can be consulted on its own platform at the following address diffusion HBO Max.

Justice League by Zack Snyder on HBO Max

Since Warner Bros. Discovery intends to take a different path than that developed in the operation Towards Snyder to have the filmmaker’s main offering on its platform is a bit like having an enemy at home. Not only because of the accessibility in relation to the story, available to subscribers of HBO Max but also because of the interpretations that can be made of it.

If the film is presented as part of the superhero narrative that the company manages, it makes sense for the fan to understand that this narrative will continue to expand or be relevant in subsequent productions Warner Bros. Discovery does not plan to continue. completely rid of this narrative basis. So far the Batman of Ben Affleck a Wonder Woman they Gal Gadot will continue to be present. However, it may be that the company’s strategic desires are to gradually disassociate itself from the Snyder Verse.

Flash a missed opportunity?

It remains to be seen whether the next Glow scheduled for 2023, may or may not be the occasion for DC Extended Universe into something different, maybe a reboot of sorts. This film is somewhat in limbo due to the personal issues of its lead actor, Ezra Miller. According to the first teaser, the production could explore time travel and integrate other versions of other superheroes.

Of the, Discovery of Warner Bros. would have the opportunity to redirect his story. However, the future of this production is still uncertain. A recent leak revealed that the company is evaluating the following scenarios:

• Arrange professional help for the actor and move forward with the project, giving limited access to the press.
• If the help isn’t accepted or doesn’t work, release the movie without much publicity.
• Recast the character. If the situation does not improve, cancel the film.

Recently, a meeting between Ezra Miller and company executives was reported to discuss the future of the project. We don’t know yet what will happen. In the meantime, the SnyderVerse will remain the clearest roadmap for fans of the DC Extended Universe.