ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE Pulled From European HBO Max - Could The U.S. Version Be Next?

ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE Pulled From European HBO Max - Could The U.S. Version Be Next?

SnyderVerse fans aren't happy this weekend as, not only has the movie's trailer vanished from YouTube, but Zack Snyder's Justice League is no longer available on the European version of HBO Max...

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By JoshWilding - Jul 16, 2023 06:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Justice League

We never expected Warner Bros. to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, but Zack Snyder's Justice League made its debut on HBO Max way back in March 2021. 

It received positive reviews (which were infinitely better than 2017's effort) but some newly shot sequel teases thrown in by the filmmaker resulted in the birth of a new #RestoreTheSnyderVerse hashtag. Since then, it's become clear that won't happen, particularly with a new DCU reboot on the horizon from DC Studios. 

Earlier this week, there was a lot of disgruntled murmurings on social media when the movie's trailer was mysteriously pulled from Max's YouTube channel. 

That was odd considering the fact it's by far their most-viewed trailer with over 30 million views, but we've since heard it's simply been made private due to a music licensing issue. Something similar happened in 2020 when it was first released, so we can believe it.

However, adding more fuel to the conspiracy-themed fire is the fact HBO Max Europe has taken down Zack Snyder's Justice League without warning or explanation. 

As we write this, it's still on the U.S. Max, but it's hard not to wonder if the clock might be ticking. Of course, the movie certainly isn't going to just vanish because it remains readily available on Blu-ray and other Digital platforms. 

Now the streaming bubble has burst, the likes of Max and Disney+ are pulling a lot of content in an effort to save money. With that in mind, it's feasible Zack Snyder's Justice League could be licensed to another platform such as Netflix in an effort to recoup losses. 

And no, that streaming service also won't #RestoreTheSnyderVerse!

Stay tuned for updates. 

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MadThanos
MadThanos - 7/16/2023, 6:59 AM
Streaming bubble? I don't think so.

It's more like a CEO that is clueless on what he's doing.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/16/2023, 7:00 AM
I don't give a shit because of couple of reasons.

1.Can't get HBOMAX in the UK

2.I own this classic on Blu-Ray
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 7/16/2023, 8:15 AM
@marvel72 - snap
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 7/16/2023, 9:16 AM
@marvel72 - classic😂
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 7/16/2023, 7:03 AM
Lol why? Like... this shit show is already disjointed and confusing. There is the most limited, paper thin connectivity going forward anyways. Why this? People dig the Snyder Cut. It has its audience, even those who aren't psychopathic Snyder shills can kinda enjoy it for what it is. Look, the Snyder cut was the finale of the biggest series of congruent fumbled jumbled [frick]ups Warner Brothers has ever [frick]ed up... and that's sayin something. But as a 4 hour 4 part DC thing with characters I recognize and mostly enjoy, the Snyder cut is fine to good, in my opinion.

And were officially getting new stuff soon so... Why not let us watch whatever we want?
VictorAlonzo
VictorAlonzo - 7/16/2023, 7:14 AM
@TheVandalore - Because he's worried the fans will compare Snydervision to Gunnsworld, and find more favor what was that what will be.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/16/2023, 7:19 AM
If only I could pull it from my memory. The rewatchability of the Snyderverse is -5 and they're smart for defragging the hard drive.

Aquaman 2 will be the last poop that needs scooped - isn't FLASH already heading online? Soon to be dropped, I'm sure.
CoHost
CoHost - 7/16/2023, 7:28 AM
If this wasn't on disc already, I'd be laughing my ass off.
Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 7/16/2023, 7:28 AM
Doesn't bother me, I have it on 4k.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/16/2023, 7:42 AM
@Solarkalel85 - Yeah I think I'm going to upgrade, I purchased a 4K TV on Amazon Prime Day and I want to upgrade some of my collection.

The Shining
The Original Star Wars Trilogy
Lord Of The Rings Extended Editions
Blade Runner
The Thing
Avengers:Infinity War
Avengers:Endgame
Justice League:The Snyder Cut
bobevanz
bobevanz - 7/16/2023, 9:17 AM
@marvel72 - 4k is the way to go, plus almost every week they're remastering so many old school movies. 4k is the way! Dolby vision and atmos ftw wooooo
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/16/2023, 10:25 AM
@bobevanz - I agree I watched Avatar 2 the other on Disney Plus and it looked fantastic and I may have enjoyed more than the first.
Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 7/16/2023, 11:09 AM
@marvel72 - class. I have a small collection so far but picking up a new one every now and again. Blade runner in 4k is unreal. Jaws too.
Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 7/16/2023, 11:10 AM
@marvel72 - also the snyder cut in 4k is class
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/16/2023, 2:04 PM
@Solarkalel85 - Yeah the classics should look their best.
StSteven
StSteven - 7/16/2023, 7:07 PM
@marvel72 @Solarkalel85 @bobevanz - Yeah, 4K is the way to go (until 8K comes out, which is already on its way). I'm a BIG movie buff and have an actual movie room in my house with layered seating, leather recliners, speakers in the walls, etc. (it came with the house and was a major selling point for me - my wife and kids don't care). I've got 4 book cases in the movie room with at least 2K movies on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K and I'm trying to replace the DVDs with Blu-Rays or go straight to 4K. Like bobevanz was saying they are remastering everything on 4K slowly but surely, and a couple of times a year Best Buy will put a shitload of 4K movies on deep discount (the remastered old ones), so I just stock up. Also, my wife and I don't go to the movies like we used to pre-pandemic and pre-little kids, so it just easier and cheaper (and more comfortable) to watch a movie in the movie room on digital or disc.

Speaking of Dolby Atmos, a couple of years ago I got a good Christmas time deal on some nice ceiling speakers and a second subwoofer so I decided to upgrade my sound system to Atmos, and OMG that was a nightmare (just because of the architecture of my house). The crawlspace above the room is just the ceiling joists and insulation, so Had to basically drag myself across them to install the speakers (which resulted in a lot of chest bruising) and then running the speaker wire was a whole other nightmare. I won't go into all the details on that but it took about 2 weeks to finally get it done and involved Vaseline. Seriously. But, damn, it was worth it.

I was planning on my next upgrade to be from my 75" TV to a 4K projector, but those things are still pretty expensive (for a good one anyway). But then, somehow both of my front speakers got blown, so I have to replace those first, and those aren't cheap either (I blame Marvel and will be sending Disney the bill). *sigh* My point is, it's a slippery slope, but I guess we all have our hobbies 😉.
Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 7/17/2023, 3:15 AM
@StSteven - deadly. Jealous about the movie room, always wanted one of those!
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 7/17/2023, 11:43 AM
@marvel72 - That’s what finally caused me to go digital. I had so many movies I wanted to upgrade when I got a PS5 but most digital platforms just upgrade you for free so I just started using all my old digital copies instead of paying hundreds to rebuy them
StSteven
StSteven - 7/17/2023, 6:11 PM
@Solarkalel85 - Yeah, thanks. Like I said I'm kind of a nut about it. I want that "leather recliner, giant 4K screen, beer in my hand shaking from the surround sound" kind of movie experience (where applicable). We actually got really lucky with the house because my wife and I had just finished up our PhDs (well, to be honest she started hers a year after me and finished a year and a half before me and I'm never going to live that down) but that meant that we were getting kicked off campus and had to find a house. I was able to get an extension on our apartment lease but still the clock was ticking.

We started house hunting in January and finally closed on our house in July and had to be out of our apartment by August. We just couldn't find a place that we could agree on (for example I HAD to have a pool because, well, TX, and she can't swim so she didn't care). But we found this place and it had everything I wanted: pool, movie room, game room, 4000+ sqft, 5 bedrooms with 5 full baths, etc., BUT the price was about $20K higher than the limit we set. And my wife would NOT budge on that. Finally we got the price that we wanted because the previous owners had bought it but never lived in it (for 3 years) and just wanted to get rid of it. But the caveat was that it was "as-is". That was 10 years ago and I'm still fixing/upgrading things around the house. But I've got my damn movie room 😊.
Logan17
Logan17 - 7/16/2023, 7:32 AM
Are people re-watching this film?
Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 7/16/2023, 7:35 AM
@Logan17 - yep
Moriakum
Moriakum - 7/16/2023, 7:50 AM
@Logan17 - According to Samba TV, only 36% of viewers finished the movie, let alone re-watching it.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/16/2023, 8:01 AM
@Logan17 - Over the likes of Thor:Love And Thunder which I've only seen once.

The answer is yes, I think 3 times.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 7/16/2023, 8:11 AM
@Logan17 - I have a few times. It’s good to watch when I take an edible bc it’ll just keep going the whole time lol
Origame
Origame - 7/16/2023, 9:34 AM
@Moriakum - thats pretty disingenuous, considering 1/6th of the movie isn't even the movie itself but a glorified commercial for movies that aren't being released. Especially on rewatching, of course people aren't finishing the movie.
MG0019
MG0019 - 7/16/2023, 10:56 AM
@Logan17 - I do because it makes me fall asleep. No joke, it’s better than Melatonin! Lois Lane’s 13min slowmo walk to get coffee; by the time i get to the sweater sniffing singing sirens my brain passes out.
LSHF
LSHF - 7/16/2023, 3:27 PM
@Logan17 - I do, along with at least two others I know. But we aren't comic book fans, so maybe that has something to do with it? I don't know; I just know I enjoyed it more than the theatrical version and enough to see it a few times, so I bought the Blu-ray (I buy lots of Blu-rays and DVDs).
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/16/2023, 7:32 AM
Tribute to Justice League:The Snyder Cut
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 7/16/2023, 7:35 AM
SnyderVerse fans aren't happy this weekend

Or any weekend.
Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 7/16/2023, 7:48 AM
That's why I still collect physical media
LSHF
LSHF - 7/16/2023, 3:29 PM
@Godzilla2000Zer - Same. I want to watch my stuff whenever I feel like it, so I always want it available.
Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 7/16/2023, 4:43 PM
@LSHF - Yes indeed
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 7/17/2023, 11:46 AM
@Godzilla2000Zer - This isn’t a digital vs physical issue it’s a streaming exclusivity issue. It’s doesn’t matter if they pull from streaming services as long as you can actually buy it on digital platforms. I’ve had movies I own get delisted on iTunes like Inglorious Basterds did during the Weinstein company folding, and I kept it the entire time it was off the store
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/16/2023, 7:53 AM
It's not a big conspiracy. Lots of streaming services are removing content that isn't watched as much.

The only people who watch ZSJL are the Snyderfans and they all have it on physical media anyway, so they probably don't even bother to watch it on Max. Therefore Max is taking it down. At least in Europe.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 7/16/2023, 7:54 AM
Doesn't matter.

The fire has already been given by Prometheus.
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