Cinema is incoming for Snyderverse fans and it’s called Rebel Moon, an original IP from the director behind ZSJL. But not all cinephiles across the globe will be able to experience the sci-fi feature in theaters.
Netflix’s plans for a limited and exclusive screening of Rebel Moon in select locations have been met with disappointment as well as joy. One of Zack Snyder’s biggest audience bases, India -will not showcase the film in theaters unlike NYC, Los Angeles, London and Toronto, the locations currently confirmed for a 70mm screening from December 15-21 as reported by Variety. Zack confirmed the announcement with a post on social media, revealing that tickets will be on sale from November 15.
Many of Snyder’s Indian fans have taken to Twitter/X to express their dismay for skipping India. But they are certainly not alone with even stans hailing from other parts of the US have been shattered by the news. While some are making plans to travel to cities where Rebel Moon will screen on the big screens, like the Paris Theater in New York City.
Some folks have campaigned for a worldwide release in theaters but surprisingly, Snyder does not seem to be inclined towards the traditional medium release. The BvS director went as far as to say, “With this, I was not super interested in a theatrical release, especially with the PG-13 versus extended cuts,” Snyder said speaking to Polygon. “I feel like with the theatrical release, the way the model is, it takes some energy out of it.”
REBEL MOON – PART ONE: A CHILD OF FIRE is opening exclusively in 70mm on December 15 in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and London. Get your tickets starting November 15. #RebelMoon #70mm
— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) November 7, 2023
No India release https://t.co/HKpHgzkLDu pic.twitter.com/vcFBGjEbNh
— VishalSid (@VishalSid_1) November 7, 2023
It pains me as it did with #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague that I can’t celebrate seeing #RebelMoon in theaters will all my mutuals and fans worldwide. It is not fair. We all should get to see this in theaters. pic.twitter.com/eF0t9WFEDH
— Leonidas (@Signs2323) November 7, 2023
Happy for the exclusive theatre release zack but can't Indian fans have atleast one or two special screening exclusively for fans!!!@netflix can't you hear us https://t.co/yXpt1r8Oju
— Hariharan (Rebelmoon ERA) (@DCSnyder5Fan) November 7, 2023
Boss in India ??? https://t.co/NBhtLzjtKx
— iRakesh/iRocky (@iSuperman_hr) November 8, 2023
Happy for y'all.
*Cries in Indian* https://t.co/nEa04YzRNY pic.twitter.com/iccSTiMFxp
— Feat. Sum🇵🇸 (@Sumaira____) November 7, 2023
I. AM. GUTTED. 🙎🏻♀️
Why is Australia always forgotten? #RebelMoon https://t.co/lfEuxRfzkD— Addicted to Michiel Huisman (@michieladdict) November 7, 2023
In India also pls 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/jtB8bAj1tL
— Mandrakk Rises (@SuperH0PE7) November 8, 2023
So happy for all the cities who get to see #RebelMoon in theaters https://t.co/vsLIhRN8Q4 pic.twitter.com/9B3pWwugeL
— Director/Writer/YouTuber (@TheReelRapNerd) November 7, 2023
I’m really very happy for the people in those areas or who can make the trip. I sincerely hope everyone has a great time. And you don’t need to worry about old Grey here cause ad long as YOU’RE happy I’ll be happy. Happy as a pig in shit. Hap-hap-fucking happy! https://t.co/NqBZIMXKBz pic.twitter.com/d9IrybT1vJ
— *NotThePopularOpinion – Grey (@Only_Grey) November 7, 2023
Should have been a worldwide release 🌚
— Geralt of North (@Itssan17) November 7, 2023
Worldwide Release in Theatres i´m begging you 😭 https://t.co/j9bsqgzB4u
— Yannis (Hunger Games 5 Era) Free Palestine🇵🇸 (@PEWDSikeatower1) November 7, 2023
Anticipation for the space opera and diesel-punk-themed adventure flick has only amped up since Zack Snyder revealed Army of the Dead exists in the same universe. It remains to be seen if the Sofia Boutella starrer feature would include any subtle references to the AOTD incident on Earth though if Snyder has added a zombie easter egg, it is more likely to be found in the in the extended director’s cut.
Netflix will also release an R-rated version of Rebel Moon which will feature at most 60 minutes of never-before-seen content. The director’s cut is also expected to include new characters that didn’t make the cut for the PG-13 theatrical edition.
Rebel Moon will see Kora recruit a group of mercenaries namely Kai (Charlie Hunnam), Gunnar (Michiel Huisman), Jimmy the battle robot (voiced by Anthony Hopkins), Nemesis (Bae Doona) and more – led by General Titus (Djimon Hounsou) in a fight against the tyrannical Regent Balisarius and the Imperium which threatens a peaceful colony.
My man!!! https://t.co/VtDH6Bceef
— Carlos Digital (@BobDigi69) November 7, 2023
UK fam?! I will come out of my cave to meet you all for this. https://t.co/IfKUBVQ2Kq
— TheSnyderVerse🤞Ω (@RestoreSnyder) November 7, 2023
“and London” https://t.co/FaDbycjoCt pic.twitter.com/pPkRF3mQnZ
— ash (@yourbuddyash) November 7, 2023
Honestly, I didn't wanna do any more traveling this year, BUT… https://t.co/PjySPXPf9G
— Josh (@TheDenofNerds) November 7, 2023
Guess I will be in NY in December #RebelMoon. https://t.co/MDhZJgR4TE pic.twitter.com/D4CvNduzuz
— Christian (@ItsDatDudeCG) November 7, 2023
https://t.co/z5euWo4b6v pic.twitter.com/ysCXsOVO35
— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) November 7, 2023
Thank god I was worried it would not be screened in Toronto.
I will be there first day first show.
Can’t wait 🔥#RebelMoon @ZackSnyder @rebelmoon @netflix https://t.co/eyfIDdEBej— DCEU | Toxic Era (@MaanDCEU) November 7, 2023
Cinema as it was intended 👏🏼👏🏼 https://t.co/HEg0BBqGmU pic.twitter.com/XYOGhk9vBz
— Nay.Nay is ready for spooky season (@MemerNayNay) November 7, 2023
I hate living in NC sometimes man.. #RebelMoon https://t.co/95wy6GVaDP
— Aaron S Bailey 🍿 (@AaronBaileyArt) November 7, 2023
Rebel Moon will be available to stream on Netflix from December 22.
