5 Reasons Why Zack Snyder's DC Universe Should Continue on Netflix

Maintaining Snyder’s Dark Tone

The most notable difference between Marvel Comics and DC Comics is the tone. DC Comics has a markedly darker style and often grapples with much more mature themes. Zack Snyder's Justice League perfectly encapsulated this, much more so than many other movies - even within the DCEU. James Gunn, while a fantastic director, typically deploys a brighter, more colorful style, which is far less befitting. By continuing the Snyderverse on Netflix, his substantially more appropriate aesthetic can be maintained. Indeed, Joss Whedon's changes to Justice League suffered because it did not uphold this style, prompting the fan-driven campaign to restore Snyder's Justice League director's cut.

Black suit Superman Using His heat vision In Justice League Snyder Cut

Keeping Henry Cavill’s Superman

Henry Cavill's Superman has been widely praised by audiences and is one of the finest actors to portray the iconic superhero. There are numerous ways that Henry Cavill is the perfect Superman, including his emotional depth, Herculean physique, and resemblance to the comic book Man of Steel. The actor offered a much more flawed rendition of the character, with Cavill's Superman evolving and developing throughout the franchise far more than his predecessors. Additionally, Cavill's imposing figure and acting ability allowed him to effectively portray evil Superman as well. Cavil is perhaps the best casting choice in the franchise, and retaining his Superman would be an enormous benefit.

Superman looks incredulous in DCEU's Man of Steel

Darkseid Can Be Properly Developed With Snyder's Original DCEU Plan

Snyder had big plans for the iconic supervillain Darkseid, but these were sadly halted when Whedon took over directing Justice League. Snyder's Darkseid plans would have extended across two further Justice League movies, promising an antagonist that could rival the MCU's Thanos and offering a comparable over-arching narrative that united multiple movies. Despite appearing in the original script for Justice League, he was removed from Whedon's cut and only restored minimally in Snyder's eventual rendition. Darkseid is a major player in DC Comics, and his cinematic adaptation did not provide him with the narrative he deserves. A continued Snyderverse on Netflix could actualize a far more compelling portrayal.

Darkseid in Zack Snyder's Justice League grimacing and looking into the camera

No More Origin Stories

One of the most laborious aspects of rebooting a superhero franchise is depicting the origin stories again. As an example, there have been numerous Batman origin stories over the years, and audiences are not clamoring for another. Origin stories are contributing to the superhero fatigue that's beginning to plague the genre. Continuing the Snyderverse on Netflix would curb this phenomenon by allowing the established characters to continue new stories rather than rehash previous ones. The notion of having to start all over again, particularly as fans are already very familiar with the characters through previous movies and shows, is one of the least attractive prospects of a new DC cinematic universe.

The Justice League of the DCU posing in a cast photo

Ben Affleck Can Finally Get His Batman Solo Movie

Since his debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck's Batman has been received extremely well. Affleck was praised for his stoic and foreboding presence, and celebrated for being able to play both Batman and Bruce Wayne in a compelling manner that was true to the comic books. Consequently, a solo Batman movie with Affleck has been teased for years. One was confirmed, but Affleck's Batman movie was canceled by Warner Bros. Studios. The movie would have woven character development within the overarching narrative that Synder was designing. Continuing the Snyderverse on Netflix would be the perfect way for Affleck to finally receive a proper solo Batman movie.

Ben Affleck as Batman in the batcave in the DCEU