After ‘Rebel Moon’ Horrors, Zack Snyder Gets More Slack for His Latest Netflix Project ‘Twilight of the Gods’

Published 04/25/2024, 4:04 AM EDT

Zack Snyder has long dominated the film industry with his remarkable creative vision and its precise realization. Yet, lately, he has faced a string of unfortunate events with his Netflix projects, such as the two parts of Rebel Moon. Nevertheless, Snyder remains unwavering in his pursuit of excellence while he shows no signs of slowing down. However, owing to these consecutive setbacks, some fans have tempered expectations for Snyder's next Netflix endeavor, Twilight of the Gods while others seem quite thrilled.

Days after expressing his intentions to breathe new life into Rebel Moon in the format of a potential franchise, Zack Snyder recently rolled out its first look from his upcoming Netflix project, Twilight of the Gods. While the image does not give away a lot except its release timeline for this fall, the animation, and the backdrop illustrate a natural intrigue. Yet, not everyone shared the feeling since most have piled their expectations towards disappointment following the subpar reception of both parts of Rebel Moon.

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Even with an outstanding cast and Snyder's ambition to craft a "revenge story," his endeavor has already encountered obstacles before coming to fruition. While some fans' concerns were justified, many supporters of Snyder saw no reason not to afford him an opportunity since they believed this could be the moment when the maker could really turn the tables around. However, there was also a certain section of the audience who had faith that this project could outdo Rebel Moon, both in execution and reception. 

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Within fan communities, however, a division was quite visible, with some rallying behind Snyder and others expressing skepticism toward his projects.

Fans are once again divided upon Zack Snyder’s upcoming Netflix project

Zack Snyder continues to grapple with a relentless streak of misfortune, seemingly unable to catch a break. Hence, days after the lukewarm reception of Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver, Snyder was yet again found under scrutiny for Twilight of the Gods. However, the discourse in fan circles was mixed, with enthusiasts taking opposing viewpoints.

Many fans directed blame toward the streaming platform for continually offering Snyder opportunities, while Snyder's loyal supporters remained unwavering in their allegiance.

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Despite consecutive setbacks with his Netflix projects, a handful of fans expressed interest in Snyder's animated venture, albeit cautiously. Although these individuals harbored a glimmer of hope, they were not completely dismissive. However, there was also the resolute stance of Snyder's detractors, who delivered their critiques with humor, leaving one to wonder if Snyder could sway these opinions in the future. 

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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