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Netflix announces Zack Snyder's Viciously Sexy and Bloody 'Rebel Moon' Director’s Cut
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Netflix has just dropped a tantalizing red band trailer for the director’s cut of Zack Snyder’s space opera, Rebel Moon. Set to premiere globally on August 2, this version promises a more "viciously sexier, bloodier" experience, pushing the boundaries of sci-fi adventure.
In Rebel Moon, a tranquil colony on a distant moon faces obliteration by the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious newcomer, emerges as their beacon of hope. She assembles a ragtag group of warriors—outsiders, insurgents, and war orphans—all driven by a shared thirst for redemption and revenge. As the tyrant's shadow looms, an unlikely band of heroes rises, ready to defy the odds.
Snyder’s passion project, which he conceived during his college days, initially debuted with Part One: A Child of Fire and Part Two: The Scargiver in late 2023 and early 2024. Despite mixed reviews, both parts topped Netflix’s charts for weeks.
True to form, Snyder announced in a 2023 Vanity Fair interview his intention to release a more mature, adult-oriented version of the films. He has now retitled the director’s cut as Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness.
The star-studded cast includes Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Anthony Hopkins, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, and many more. Snyder directed from a script he co-wrote with Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad, based on a story by Snyder and Johnstad. Producers include Zack and Deborah Snyder and Wesley Coller for The Stone Quarry, and Eric Newman for Grand Electric.
With its enhanced grit and intensity, Snyder’s director’s cut of Rebel Moon is set to enthral sci-fi fans who crave a deeper, more visceral dive into the cosmos.
[Deadline]
'Rebel Moon' Director's Cut Red Band Trailer Teases Sexier, Bloodier Experience (deadline.com)
Netflix has just dropped a tantalizing red band trailer for the director’s cut of Zack Snyder’s space opera, Rebel Moon. Set to premiere globally on August 2, this version promises a more "viciously sexier, bloodier" experience, pushing the boundaries of sci-fi adventure.
In Rebel Moon, a tranquil colony on a distant moon faces obliteration by the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious newcomer, emerges as their beacon of hope. She assembles a ragtag group of warriors—outsiders, insurgents, and war orphans—all driven by a shared thirst for redemption and revenge. As the tyrant's shadow looms, an unlikely band of heroes rises, ready to defy the odds.
Snyder’s passion project, which he conceived during his college days, initially debuted with Part One: A Child of Fire and Part Two: The Scargiver in late 2023 and early 2024. Despite mixed reviews, both parts topped Netflix’s charts for weeks.
True to form, Snyder announced in a 2023 Vanity Fair interview his intention to release a more mature, adult-oriented version of the films. He has now retitled the director’s cut as Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness.
The star-studded cast includes Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Anthony Hopkins, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, and many more. Snyder directed from a script he co-wrote with Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad, based on a story by Snyder and Johnstad. Producers include Zack and Deborah Snyder and Wesley Coller for The Stone Quarry, and Eric Newman for Grand Electric.
With its enhanced grit and intensity, Snyder’s director’s cut of Rebel Moon is set to enthral sci-fi fans who crave a deeper, more visceral dive into the cosmos.
[Deadline]
'Rebel Moon' Director's Cut Red Band Trailer Teases Sexier, Bloodier Experience (deadline.com)
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