The DC epic is set to release on HBO Max on March 18 and here’s all you should know about it
After years of campaigning, the fans will finally be treated to Zack Snyder’s version of Justice League as it readies to premiere on HBO Max on March 18. The makers at Warner Bros have been dropping teasers to excite the fans and the curiosity bars have been raised that much more ahead of the release. Looking darker and more intense, from Darkseid’s upgraded look to the introduction of Joker and a whole lot of addition in visual effects and plotlines, there’s lots in store for the fans whose appetites have already been whetted by the looks revealed. And while we wait for the director’s four-hour version to hit the smaller screens, here’s all you need to know about it:
Director’s Cut:
Movie or Mini-series:
Bosses at Warner Bros had first announced the project as a four-part weekly mini-series with each episode being an hour long. At the time, it was understood that the director would use his own unused filmed material, with enhanced new special effects, as the director was keen on not using anything shot by Whedon. And now that Snyder’s Cut is ready, the bosses are now planning on releasing it as a four-hour film instead.
Look who’s here:
Zack Snyder is set to introduce Joker in the universe of Justice League! Most interestingly, the filmmaker will be giving a new lease of screen life to Jared Leto’s Joker whose clown prince version had failed to make an impact in the Suicide Squad, thanks to the short screen time that could not do justice to the actor or the character. The re-invented Joker’s first few teasers have been very well-received. As per reports, Joker will feature as part of the Dark Knight’s future timeline as foreseen by Bruce Wayne in Batman versus Superman. Buzz is that the iconic superhero-villain pair will come together for the Mother Box. Among the characters, Darkseid has been given a makeover as well and now looks more intense and menacing. Steppenwolf too is expected to get a backstory as he has been completely redesigned to suit Snyder’s original vision.
Moolah matters:
Meet the superheroes:
Justice League versus Snyder Cut:
According to Snyder, the new film will not have the same continuity for most of the characters including Wonder Woman and also Aquaman. In fact, Gal gadot has shot some portions to presemt an alternate continuity of her character as Wonder Woman. The film will continue in the line of the director’s earlier release – Man of Steel and Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Snyder Cut leaked by streaming giant!
In a blooper of sorts, the streaming giant HBO Max happened to air the four-hour long film when the viewers tuned in to watch Tom & Jerry! Viewers were pleasantly surprised to see the upcoming superhero flick being played on the streaming service before officials realized the goof-up and switched the streaming.