Zack Snyder Says He's "Still Humbled" That JUSTICE LEAGUE Director's Cut Exists On 4-Year Anniversary

Zack Snyder Says He's "Still Humbled" That JUSTICE LEAGUE Director's Cut Exists On 4-Year Anniversary

Four years after its release on the Max streaming service, director Zack Snyder has shared a social media post expressing how grateful he is that the extended cut of Justice League exists...

By MarkCassidy - Mar 18, 2025 06:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Justice League

Zack Snyder's Justice League, the filmmaker's extended - and really very different - cut of the movie that he was forced to hand over to Joss Whedon back in 2027, was released on HBO Max four years ago today, and the divisive director has now taken to social media to thank fans for making the whole thing possible.

"It’s been 4 years. Still humbled by the fact that this exists at all. Big thanks to all of you that made it happen. If you have a spare 4 hours, go give it a watch on @StreamOnMax," Snyder posted on X along with the black-and-white trailer.

The fact that this version of Justice League was ever released really is a minor miracle, and it had such an impact on the DCEU fandom that the #RestoreTheSyderVerse campaign still in full effect today, even with James Gunn and Peter Safran heading-up the rebooted DCU.

The "SnyderVerse" began with Man of Steel back in 2013, with Snyder himself going on to helm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, and many of the characters he introduced continuing their adventures in what (unofficially) came to be known as the DCEU.

Snyder's movies were never embraced by the majority of critics and only performed adequately at the box office, but his vision for his roster of iconic DC Comics heroes won over a lot of fans, who were very disappointed when the DCU was announced.

Snyder has made the end of the DCEU official, but the Rebel Moon director did also admit that he would be open to continuing/finishing the saga he began over a decade ago... under one condition.

"If Netflix had the rights to the characters from my DC universe, of course I would do it, absolutely," Snyder told CulturaOcio.com back in 2023/

With the new DCU already taking shape and Gunn announcing plans for heavy hitters such as Superman and Batman, the chances of Netflix getting hold of the rights seem very slim. Then again, we know that Matt Reeves' "BatVerse" and Todd Phillips' Joker movies are now considered ElseWorlds projects, so who knows? Maybe some day Snyder will get the opportunity to go back and complete his DC saga.

What do you think? Would you like to see Snyder revisit these characters, maybe just for one more Justice League movie? Drop us a comment down below.

"Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions."

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JonAwesome
JonAwesome - 3/18/2025, 6:29 PM
Loved Zack Snyder’s Justice League! It had a lot that could have been trimmed but he did give each character the depth they deserved and made it feel epic! The only thing I didn’t like was Superman still wearing the black suit when he went back to his normal life.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 3/18/2025, 6:30 PM
Yes, Zack’s JL was just brilliant.

It’s too bad with the death of his daughter, sad actually.

Then the WB politics and bullshit, we never got to see or watch his story come full circle.

But watching it was a real treat, either way.

Thank you. For showing out DC heroes as who they are….Gods.

For [frick]s sake
DocSpock
DocSpock - 3/18/2025, 7:10 PM
@THEKENDOMAN -

It was garbage.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 3/18/2025, 8:39 PM
@DocSpock - Why do keep comparing stuff to your first wife?? 🤦🏾‍♂️ She’s gone. Move on.

Anyway. I loved ZSJL. 😎
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 3/18/2025, 9:17 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - it was on par with Fox men
DocSpock
DocSpock - 3/18/2025, 9:45 PM
@THEKENDOMAN -

I absolutely believe YOU loved ZSJL. It seems obvious.


Lisa89
Lisa89 - 3/18/2025, 6:32 PM
I’ve seen it several times, but would still pay $50 (without hesitation) to see it in a Dolby Theatre.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/18/2025, 8:40 PM
@Lisa89 - I'd be willing to pay the basic price of admission to watch it again. But the first DCU Justice League film will be so much more faithful to the characters and comics that it won't be long before this film is just forgotten.
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 3/18/2025, 8:44 PM
@McMurdo - A) You're assuming "the first DCU Justice League film will be so much more faithful to the characters and comics".

B) At the rate Gunn is moving, we'll be lucky to get a DCU Justice League film by 2032.
Gambito
Gambito - 3/18/2025, 6:43 PM
It was [frick]ing terrible it had its moment for sure and glad Zack is getting work and fans but him, at his Rebel Moon height, doing a follow up? We were spared
Fogs
Fogs - 3/18/2025, 6:47 PM
Let it go.
TheLobster
TheLobster - 3/18/2025, 7:58 PM
@Fogs - yeah how pathetic that he’s showing gratitude for something that never happens in hollywood!
IAmAHoot
IAmAHoot - 3/18/2025, 6:55 PM
Haters gonna hate, especially on this site and especially towards Snyder, but the movie was one awesome CBM film! Let the whiners pout and fume all they want, they're still in the minority.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 3/18/2025, 7:01 PM
This movie could've easily been cut down to 3 hours without losing anything important.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 3/18/2025, 7:08 PM
Only main thing that bothered me about that film was the relentless overuse of the annoying Wonder Woman's theme.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/18/2025, 8:41 PM
@HashTagSwagg - the Flash and Aquaman are just so bad. Just tarnishes it for me.
HagridsHole1
HagridsHole1 - 3/18/2025, 7:10 PM
His version was a massive improvement over the cut originally released, but the organism as a whole was still fatally flawed, sadly.

Most of the stuff put back in was completely unnecessary. Could have been about 140/150 minutes and wouldn't have lost anything meaningful
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 3/18/2025, 7:11 PM
I actually liked it, it actually didn't make Batman come off as a punchline, and the new material for Cyborg wasn't bad.
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 3/18/2025, 7:12 PM
And I'm thankful it was released!

Josstice league was the biggest bait and switch in cinema history for me.

How TF WB dropped the no protectors here trailer then proceeded to cut half of the footage out of the movie. I remember leaving the cinema completely confused as to what I just paid for. 😅😩😮‍💨😒
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 3/18/2025, 8:41 PM
@BraveNewClunge - My man, always preaching sense 👊🏿

It was a damn shame how things turned out.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 3/18/2025, 8:44 PM
@BraveNewClunge - Where is @MakeAmericaGrea when you need his opinion?? 😂
Forthas
Forthas - 3/18/2025, 7:18 PM
While i am no fan of Zack Snyder, I will say that he did a better job than what WB put out...or should I say rushed out! Even though he did have hindsight to make it better than the theatrical cut.

Say YES to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ... say NO to Stupidity, Extremism, and Ignorance (SEI) and Childish Reactionary Tantrums (CRT).
DocSpock
DocSpock - 3/18/2025, 7:21 PM

What bullsh!t!

Justice League was a terrible movie. ZSJL was 100 times better, BUT it was still a very bad movie.

DC comics have always been my favorite for 60 years. I will never forgive Hack Snyder for destroying this great property on the big screen.

There were so many horrible casting decisions on major characters, it's hard to count them all. He also portrayed at least half of the top characters so badly, they are unrecognizable from the comics.

The ZS DCFU is one of the worst disasters in movie history. No amount of ranting from the small very vocal group of Snyderheads will ever change this.


ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 3/18/2025, 7:26 PM
@DocSpock - it's true
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/18/2025, 8:42 PM
@DocSpock - yep. The characters. It always comes down to the characters.
CaptainAwkward
CaptainAwkward - 3/18/2025, 10:34 PM
@DocSpock - The DCEU is the best version or representation of the DC universe that you will ever receive. The irony is you couldn’t even write or make a better story or film or series if your life depended on it. Be grateful and keep your mouth closed like the good child that you are. Hush your gums kid.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 3/18/2025, 10:54 PM
@CaptainAwkward -

It's funny when people like you say stupid things like that. Clearly you haven't read many comics, or if you have, you don't understand them. And you're calling me a kid, which makes you look even more stupid on this site.

GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 3/18/2025, 7:25 PM
It was awesome. And fun to have it released. Thoroughly enjoyed his cut of Justice League
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 3/18/2025, 7:28 PM
Lots of poor casting choices.
LibraMatter
LibraMatter - 3/18/2025, 8:17 PM
@DarthAlgar - Affleck and Irons were probably the best casting in the whole DCU. I also liked Ray Fisher(his acting and how he portrayed the character, personal non-acting stuff aside). The rest of the casting…. Kind of a miss for me. I really enjoy Zack’s cut but I always thought Cavil was too wooden, Amy is a great actor but didn’t fit the role and Mamoa should have just been casted as Lobo. Eisenberg, as talented as he is was a total miscast.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/18/2025, 8:44 PM
@LibraMatter - Eisenberg is unforgivable.
LibraMatter
LibraMatter - 3/18/2025, 8:56 PM
@McMurdo - the idea was too modern for its own good. They were going for an eccentric Elon character but it just didn’t workout.
dracula
dracula - 3/18/2025, 7:45 PM
4 years later and still not watching
TheLobster
TheLobster - 3/18/2025, 7:58 PM
@dracula - cool guy!
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 3/18/2025, 8:42 PM
@dracula - Come on. Just smoke a joint and try. 😂
dracula
dracula - 3/18/2025, 9:32 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - nah im good
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 3/18/2025, 7:58 PM
really liked the syder cut. my only issuse with it was the over use of that annoying amazon music that kept playing every time wonder woman was on screen.
RolandD
RolandD - 3/18/2025, 8:33 PM
@harryba11zack - Nice job getting together on your talking points.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 3/18/2025, 8:35 PM
@RolandD - thank u, i do workout some times.
Nolanite
Nolanite - 3/18/2025, 8:01 PM
So Snyder is handing over JL two years from now?

Editors be messing up again.
Proofread your shit before you post.

Nolanite out
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