Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” Universe: Debates and Speculation Abound

Key takeaways:

– Despite having a successful track record with franchises, Zack Snyder's subsequent movies haven't maintained that level of success.
– While his film “Army of the Dead” achieved decent viewership, it seemed to lose momentum quickly.
– Speculation abounds about the cancellation or continuation of the “Army of the Dead” projects.
– Some fans think the shift in attention to “Rebel Moon” compromised the success of “Army of the Dead.”

The Zack Snyder Enigma

Zack Snyder is no stranger to the limelight. His breakout success with the director's cut of Justice League solidified his position as one of the prime directors for franchises. With movie projects like “300”, “Sucker Punch”, “Man of Steel”, and “Batman v Superman” under his belt, Snyder's reputation for creating hits was cemented. However, recent years have shown a different story.

Post-“Justice League”: A Twist in the Tale

Following the exceptional success of the “Justice League Director's Cut”, all future Snyder endeavors were expected to hit the bull's eye. Nevertheless, the reality turned out quite different. His film, “Army of the Dead”, delivered a commendable audience reach initially, however, seemed to fade soon after – leading to a flurry of discussions.

“Army of the Dead” Project: Cancelled or Not?

Though “Army of the Dead” didn't match the resounding success of the “Justice League” cut, it managed to maintain a decent viewership of 75% audience score in 2021. This seems sufficient to stoke anticipation for a sequel. However, with the announcement of “Rebel Moon”, the focus shifted, pushing the zombie universe to the sidelines.

Recent conversations indicate that Netflix might have quietly scrapped the “Army of the Dead” universe. Yet, in an interview with The Wrap, Snyder along with his wife and producer Deborah Snyder gave a shred of affirmation that the “Army of the Dead” universe still has life left in it. They announced a themed experience arriving at Six Flags theme parks this Halloween, sparking debates among fans who believe cancellation rumors may have been premature.

Changing Priorities: Impact of “Rebel Moon” on “Army of the Dead”

Snyder had shared potential plans for the franchise, including the half-way done “Rebel Moon”. This shift in priority led fans to speculate whether “Army of the Dead” was somewhat overlooked or replaced. There's chatter around possible disorganization on Snyder's part, leading to the perceived performance variation.

The narrative of Snyder working to resurrect a previously failed Star Wars project, which eventually became “Rebel Moon”, is also rampant. He perhaps did not foresee that the release of two new films and a director's cut simultaneously could impact the viewership on Netflix adversely.

The Future of Snyder's Projects

Despite earlier setbacks, “Army of the Dead” did make its mark as one of Netflix's most-viewed films for a time. Had the focus not shifted, the results may have been more favorable. The Wrap speculates that Snyder's next film will be a structured departure from previous projects, involving fewer special effects and a smaller scale.

Whether Snyder sticks with streaming platforms or returns to the big screen remains uncertain. However, his assurance about the ambitious nature of “Army of the Dead” leaves fans with a glimmer of hope. It looks like we just have to wait and watch the unfolding of Zack Snyder's next move.