“It’s even worse”: Director’s Cut For Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is Not Something Fans Are Eagerly Looking Forward to After Disappointing First 2 Movies

Zack Snyder’s sci-fi adventure Rebel Moon had a strong start on streaming charts. However, it’s struggling to win over fans as the director’s cut gets ready to drop on Netflix this August.

The original two-part saga, Rebel Moon: Part One: A Child of Fire and Part Two: The Scargiver, premiered in December 2023 and April 2024, respectively. Both films hit the #1 spot on Netflix, but the reception was lukewarm.

Snyder, famous for his extended cuts like Zack Snyder’s Justice League, is giving Rebel Moon another shot. The new versions, titled Rebel Moon: Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness, are set to be a ‘viciously sexier, bloodier’ experience. Still, many fans don’t seem excited about the R-rated changes.

Zack Snyder’s Strategy for Rebel Moon Director’s Cuts is Backfiring

Netflix has released a red band trailer for the director’s cut of Rebel Moon, but social media isn’t brimming with anticipation for this one. Many comments show disappointment with the original film and skepticism about whether the revised version will offer anything significantly different.

Fans point out that Zack Snyder‘s style often relies too much on slow motion and flashy visuals instead of a strong story. Perhaps the most damning critique questions the point of the original releases altogether.

They feel like they’re being offered an incomplete product – a “cliff notes” version leading to a more “full book” experience later. This strategy can be seen as disrespectful to viewers’ time and investment. Check out some fan reactions:

LMAOOO ITS EVEN WORSE

— harv (@harvv) July 22, 2024

An expensive, boring mess.

— Sal (@SalCopywriter) July 22, 2024

We need less slow mo not more of it

— ahmed (@ahmeds97_) July 22, 2024

Whats the point of watching any of his original movies if he's just going to release the full version a year or 2 down the road? This is like releasing the cliff notes the first time around and the full book a year later… not sure why anyone would support this.

— Nick (@NG_33x) July 22, 2024

I’m not watching that film all over again man, can he just make it right the first time round for once

— Sam David (@samdavidstone) July 22, 2024

Snyder’s director’s cuts have done well before, like his version of Watchmen and Justice League. But Rebel Moon seems different. The original films didn’t get much excitement, so the problems might be more than just the rating or the amount of gore.

The director’s cut might be a chance to fix these core issues. A more focused edit on character development and clearer storytelling could win back unhappy viewers. However, from the trailer and Snyder’s remarks, it looks like the emphasis is on more violence and flashy visuals, which might not be what the audience really wants.

Rebel Moon Director Cut’s Success Rides on Better Storytelling

In Zack Snyder’s director’s cut, a peaceful moon settlement is in danger from the tyrannical Regent Balisarius and his armies. Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger who lives with the villagers, becomes their hope for survival.

Kora needs to find skilled fighters to help her make a stand against the powerful Motherworld. She gathers a diverse group of warriors—outsiders, rebels, peasants, and war orphans—all seeking redemption and revenge. As the threat of an entire Realm looms over the unlikely moon, a new team of heroes is born.

The director’s cut will only succeed if it tells a better story. If it just adds more of Snyder’s usual style without fixing the original’s problems, Rebel Moon might be seen as a missed chance.

Both Rebel Moon – Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Rebel Moon – Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness will hit Netflix on August 2.