Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver is now streaming on Netflix, and director Zack Snyder has revealed that one key "calm before the storm" sequence leading up to the climactic battle was originally conceived for his planned Justice League sequel.
In the scene in question, Kora and her allies sit down and talk about what brought them together and led them into conflict with the Imperium, as each character's backstory is revealed through flashback.
As we know, Snyder had mapped out the stories for two follow-ups to Justice League, but never got the opportunity to see them to fruition after stepping away from the first movie following the death of his daughter, Autumn. While speaking to THR, the filmmaker explained how this "Last Supper" scene would have factored into Justice League 2.
"There absolutely is a Last Supper in Justice League 2, and the scene had them telling the stories of how they got there, because Justice League 2 was going to open with us now 10 years in the future. And yes, [Rebel Moon — Part Two’s sequence] has a similar sort of structure to the Justice League 2 scene that we have."
In a separate interview with GQ, Snyder reiterated that the sequels would have primarily focused on Superman's battle with Darkseid.
"At his peak, [Superman] was going to have to succumb to the anti-life, be destroyed, turn the clock back, and then get his chance for this battle with Darkseid that would have finished the trilogy... and sort of return him to his humanity. That was our hope."
Snyder also states that there is one project he would return to DC for: A live-action adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns starring Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman.
The chances of us ever seeing it seem very slim, but we know that the new DCU will also include "Elseworlds" projects, so who knows what could happen down the line?
Rebel Moon - Part 2 sees the return of Sofia Boutella as Kora, the titular Scargiver, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Staz Nair, and Anthony Hopkins as the voice of evolving robot guardian Jimmy. The sequel will also feature Fra Fee, Cleopatra Coleman, Stuart Martin, Ingvar Sigurðsson, Alfonso Herrera, Cary Elwes, Rhian Rees, Elise Duffy, Sky Yang, and Charlotte Maggi.
"Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld. On the eve of their battle, the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made."