AVATAR Director James Cameron Attempted To Convince Zack Snyder To Shoot MAN OF STEEL In Native 3D

AVATAR Director James Cameron Attempted To Convince Zack Snyder To Shoot MAN OF STEEL In Native 3D

Man of Steel was shot at a time when 3D movies were still popular, and filmmaker Zack Snyder has now revealed that Avatar helmer James Cameron tried to convince him to shoot the Superman reboot in native 3D.

By JoshWilding - May 15, 2023 10:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: YouTube (LadyJenevia)

When Avatar was released in 2009, it broke box office records and made 3D movies popular again. Unfortunately, its success created a troubling trend where studios lazily converted blockbusters into 3D, creating a murky (and often surprisingly flat) experience for theatergoers. 

No one ever really put in the same level of effort as James Cameron, but Zack Snyder has now revealed that his fellow filmmaker pushed him to shoot Man of Steel in native 3D. 

"We had a meeting with Jim Cameron - I think it was right before we did Superman - and he was wanting us to, shoot the movie natively in 3D," Snyder recalls. "And I was like, 'Uh, yes, Jim. That's a great idea.'"

"But then the film...that was problematic...because you need two cameras all the time. So that would have been...yeah," he concluded, suggesting the process was ultimately too complicated and expensive. Man of Steel was released in 3D, but it was another of the conversions that killed interest in the format before Avatar: The Way of Water came along last December. 

Shooting Man of Steel in 3D would have made it a real sight to behold, especially during those scenes set on Krypton and the action-packed final battle. 

It's easy enough to understand why Snyder decided against heading down this route, anyway, because he was busy enough clashing with Warner Bros. over the darker direction he was taking Superman in. Ultimately, the reboot was a moderate success, though it's become increasingly divisive in the years that followed, particularly with how Kal-El was portrayed in the final act.

In fact, we haven't had a solo Superman movie since, with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice taking the place of Man of Steel 2. However, James Gunn will start over with 2025's Superman: Legacy

Would you like to see a true 3D superhero movie? 

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xfan320
xfan320 - 5/15/2023, 10:55 AM
The Flash (ironically enough) would be a really visually appealing character to see adapted to "Cameron-level" 3D.

A really fleshed out and stylized version of Gotham would also be astounding in 3D.

Spider-Man is another obvious choice. The vibrant color palette and cityscape setting lends itself pretty well to the 3D model.

xfan320
xfan320 - 5/15/2023, 10:55 AM
@xfan320 - 3 comments for the price of one ☺️
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 5/15/2023, 11:02 AM
@xfan320 -

Spider-Man is a no brainer.

It’s too bad the 3D post conversions ruined the technology and appeal of RealD.

Beowulf was fantastic in RealD
Scripturepoetic
Scripturepoetic - 5/15/2023, 5:26 PM
@HulkisHoly -

I was able to watch "Beowulf", with my girl, at a genuine IMAX, in 3D

It was incredible!!

Anyone who was not able to experience that film, in that format, will never know what they missed out on
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 5/16/2023, 9:29 AM
@Scripturepoetic -

It was amazing and honestly it really could make a come back if Cameron of Nolan or someone promoted a truly 3D made experience in a good film.
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 5/15/2023, 11:32 AM
I don’t really get the appeal of 3d. I’ve legit never seen a movie that made it a must see. If they offer iMax without the 3d I take without every time
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 5/15/2023, 12:17 PM
@MyCoolYoung

Most movies look like shit in 3D because they're post-conversions. Avatar, Life of Pi are some of the best examples of the format.

They looked incredible imo. Never saw Life of Pi in theaters but bought it when we had a 3D tv and it was something else. Very trippy.
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 5/15/2023, 4:10 PM
@regularmovieguy - I missed out on some of the good waves. Next movie that's shot in 3d I'm going to see it in that format
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 5/15/2023, 11:37 AM
Why is James Cameron so determined to push 3D? No one wants your 3D James!
GeneralChaos
GeneralChaos - 5/15/2023, 11:40 AM
First, he ignored Christopher Nolan then James Cameron. Makes sense.

Now, they make theatrical films while he's making movies for Netflix.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 5/15/2023, 11:50 AM


Aw Snyder.

No matter how hard you polish a turd, it's still a turd.

TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 5/15/2023, 12:31 PM
Remember when Hollywood was fixated to make everything 3D? Yeah, that's how old MoS is!
Reminds me to the RLM guys seeing Zod in the Flash trailer, and saying "we are in 2023, why are we still seeing this!?"
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 5/15/2023, 12:46 PM
Only 1 they should avoid making 3D is Batman. Won't be able to see a damn thing lol.
Forthas
Forthas - 5/15/2023, 1:56 PM
Man of Steel turned out great so probably a good call.
Blergh
Blergh - 5/15/2023, 2:13 PM
Man of Steel is Snyder's best DCEU film and it's a 6/10.
TheDarkLastSonKnight
TheDarkLastSonKnight - 5/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Although gimicky, I tend to really enjoy Sci Fi, and Comic Book Films in 3D.

It also tends to hide CGI errors or disappointments.

LSHF
LSHF - 5/15/2023, 8:04 PM
It looks much better (and it's much less expensive) when filmed in 3D ( as opposed to making it 3D after it's filmed).
MrDandy
MrDandy - 5/15/2023, 11:47 PM
Post converted 3D is garbage. If you are going to do it, film it in 3D.

But also HFR is garbage and someone should have told Cameron not to do it for Avatar 2
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