Zack Snyder Drops Bombshell Announcement for Die-Hard Fans with Rebel Moon

Zack Snyder is taking the Rebel Moon franchise to new heights well before its official release on Netflix. As per the director's recent confirmation, the sci-fi epic will not only have the standard two-part film but also an extended "adult" director's cut, which is a common practice for Snyder.

Rebel Moon follows the journey of Kora, played by Sofia Boutella, a woman with a mysterious past who travels to the galaxy's edge to assemble a team of warriors after a tyrant's armies threaten society. The movie is a samurai drama that takes inspiration from Star Wars. Last year, it was announced that Rebel Moon's story would be split into two films and released exclusively on Netflix.

Zack Snyder has exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the new Rebel Moon adventure - both parts of the story are getting a directors' cut. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Snyder explained that the first cut will be accessible to "everyone" and explore the universe and adventures in a way that appeals to a wider audience. The second cut, on the other hand, will cater to Snyder's dedicated fans and those who want to delve deeper into the characters and the Rebel Moon universe. It is unclear at this point whether both versions will be released simultaneously in theaters and on Netflix, or what their respective ratings will be. The decision to split the franchise into two parts was made in order to accommodate the preferences of the average streaming user, who typically prefers films of under two hours. The first part, Rebel Moon Part 1: The Child of Fire, is set to have a theatrical release alongside its streaming debut in May 2023, although Netflix has yet to confirm whether it will be released in theaters worldwide.

The first stills from the film have been released by the filmmaking partners, offering a glimpse into the Rebel Moon characters, including Sofia Boutella's Kora, Ray Fisher's Bloodaxe, Doona Bae's Nemesis, Michiel Huisman's Gunnar, and more. The images showcase diverse settings, ranging from a vast and vibrant wheat field to a tranquil pink sunset, and even a perilous battlefield. This comes as no surprise, as Snyder is known for his unexpected and innovative PR tactics, with his most notable being the release of the Snyder cut for DC's Justice League. The film was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it even caused the HBO Max server to crash upon release, although the exact number of viewers who engaged remains undisclosed.

Rebel Moon: The Child of Fire will be released on Netflix and in theaters on December 22, 2023, with its second part following soon after but with no release date confirmed yet.

Source: Vanity Fair