Highlights
- Zack Snyder's director's cuts have been known to improve upon the theatrical experience, and his upcoming film Rebel Moon may be his most significant director's cut yet.
- Rebel Moon will have R-rated director's cuts for both Part 1 and Part 2 and unlike other director's cuts, these were planned from the beginning and will be significantly longer, providing more character development and content.
- Rebel Moon will offer audiences a choice between the theatrical cut and the director's cut, ensuring a fulfilling experience no matter which version they choose. Netflix is accommodating Snyder and producer Deborah Snyder in this regard.
Zack Snyder is known for director's cuts that improve on the theatrical editions. Rebel Moon will continue his signature style and may be the most significant director's cut yet.
Zack Snyder's history with Warner Bros. includes several instances of the studio meddling with his DCEU films, including denying the use of Green Lantern in the Snyder Cut of Justice League. After all the WB drama, Zack Snyder and Netflix appear to have a healthy collaboration between Army of The Dead and Rebel Moon, and the latest information on the Rebel Moon director's cut solidifies this further with surprising details that separate it from others.
Zack Snyder had confirmed big Rebel Moon news for the super fans, and this interview with GamesRadar might be it. The filmmaker provided details on the R-rated director's cuts for Rebel Moon Part 1 and 2, explaining that what separates these versions from other director's cuts is that Zack Snyder “planned for it” and that it’s “not an afterthought.” Producer Deborah Snyder expands upon this sentiment, stating that they’re "still tweaking, but they'll probably be 45-minutes to an hour longer, each one. You get more character. You get a lot more of everything. It's not just a few deleted scenes."
Compared to Zack Snyder's previous director's cuts, Rebel Moon may be similar to the difference in length between the theatrical cut of Watchmen and its Ultimate Cut. While the initial versions garnered lukewarm receptions, Zack Snyder's director's cuts for films like Watchmen and Batman v Superman were praised by critics and fans. So, as with those films that substantially improved upon the theatrical cut, these extended editions will likely do the same for Rebel Moon. However, the difference with Rebel Moon is that the director's cuts won’t be better, per se, at the expense of the theatrical cut, as each version of the film is tailored to give audiences a fulfilling experience at the movies.
Based on the statements made by Zack and Deborah Snyder, Netflix is accommodating the director and producer with Rebel Moon, which will give audiences the choice of how they choose to engage with the movie. It was previously reported that there would be a theatrical cut of Rebel Moon while the director's cut would stream on Netflix. Whatever the case, more details should become available in the coming weeks.
Rebel Moon Part 1 releases theatrically in select theaters and on Netflix on December 22, 2023.
Source: GamesRadar