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Though he’s best known for his takes on Batman and Superman that defined the DC universe on film for almost a decade, Zack Snyder’s work on comic books began by bringing the impossible to life. The filmmaker didn’t make the leap to redefining the Justice League out of nowhere; he was given the task after…

Zack Snyder has become associated with making grand epics that (attempt to) elevate pulpy genre lore into grandiose mythology, whether it’s the superhero lore of the DC Universe or the many strands of sci-fi lore that he pulled on to create his Rebel Moonseries. However, since leaving potential franchise-starters like Rebel Moonand Army of the…

Zack Snyder has opened up about his interest in making a Batman movie. The filmmaker revealed what it would take for him to return to the superhero genre.

Zack Snyder has been one of the most controversial directors of modern times. He broke into fandom circles with a string of successful films in the 2000s, including the Dawn of the Deadremake (2004), as well as the comic book adaptations 300(2006) and Watchmen(2009). After that, though, things got rocky for Snyder: His Superman reboot,…

Zack Snyder still wants to make a movie adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns, if anyone would let him make it outside the DC Universe. The filmmaker sees Frank Miller’s 1986 graphic novel as the right story for a moment when audiences have grown tired of the superhero movie formula. His comments also show that…

One of 2026’s most anticipated theatrical releases is Zach Cregger’sResident Evil, which hits theaters on September 18. For months, any new information on the film has set the timeline ablaze, largely because Cregger’s film is the eighth film—and second reboot—in the Resident Evil franchise; the diehards want something that feels like the games. Cregger, who’s…

DC learned the hard way that not every superhero (and shared universe) can receive the “Dark Knight” treatment, with Man of Steel leaving critics and fans divided. Lanterns arrived on the scene this past weekend with a darker approach to its

Zack Snyder ignoring Batman’s no-kill rule is arguably the filmmaker’s most controversial decision when it comes to his stewardship of the now-retired DC Extended Universe (DCEU). For longtime fans of The Dark Knight, the character’s strict adherence to his non-lethal creed is such a critical aspect of his identity that Snyder’s iteration in 2016’s “Batman v…

Zack Snyder recently shared a Comic-Con photo showing him with Henry Cavill, making many fans nostalgic for their time working together on the DC Extended Universe, or DCEU. Snyder was a leading creative force behind multiple projects at the beginning of the DCEU and directed several of its films, including Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Cavill…