In the world of filmmaking, Zack Snyder has often proven to be a divisive figure. Some love the edginess and stylized violence he brings to the table, especially with comic book movies like Watchmen and 300; others hate him for exactly that reason.
After facing backlash for DC films such as Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, Snyder seems to finally be getting the respect he deserves. In 2021, HBO Max released the “Snyder Cut” of Justice League to much critical and audience acclaim. That same year, his zombie flick Army of the Dead was a smash hit on Netflix, even earning the first ever Oscars Fan Favorite award, voted on by fans on Twitter.
Now, Zack Snyder is working on an ambitious new sci-fi movie for Netflix called Rebel Moon, and with Netflix’s blessing he can make it as dark and edgy as he wants. This could be the beginning of the next great sci-fi franchise. Here is everything you need to know about Rebel Moon.
What is the plot of Rebel Moon?
Rebel Moon is set in a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy that finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. Its only hope is a young woman with a mysterious past who seeks out warriors from neighboring planets to help them take a stand.
The film is written by Snyder himself along with co-writers Shay Hatten (Army of the Dead) and Kurt Johnstad (300). Snyder has cited the classic film Seven Samurai as an influence on this movie. This sounds quite interesting, and we can’t help but be intrigued by which colorful characters are going to clash with which mustache-twirling villains throughout the course of this movie.
