Rebel Moon burst onto the scene as one of Zack Snyder’s most exciting ventures following his departure from the DC universe. Following the release of the first two films in 2023 and 2024, this space opera quickly ascended to become one of Netflix’s most-watched blockbusters.
Featuring a stellar cast that includes Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam, and Charlotte Maggi, Rebel Moon weaves a tale of a human colony on the universe’s fringes that faces a formidable enemy. In their desperation, they seek allies from neighboring planets. While the films garnered a mix of reviews, Snyder’s fan base seems to have embraced it wholeheartedly.
However, the anticipation for the next chapter in the Rebel Moon saga might take a while. Snyder recently shared in an interview with Variety that his current focus is on a different project—a movie centered around the LAPD SWAT. This focus occupies his time, delaying any return to the sci-fi epic, as he explained:
“I got sidetracked into this — not sidetracked, it’s all uptown problems, as they say — for Netflix, I’m working on an LAPD SWAT movie […] I was like, OK, well, I’m gonna just sort of let that ‘Rebel Moon’ world boil for a minute, and I’m gonna go do this. And frankly, it was a very exhausting, long process doing the two movies together. So it was nice to have a bit of a break from it. I love it like crazy, but it’s nice to have a bit of a break. So yeah, we’ll see after I finish this, when I come back, where we are with everything.
Current Focus on a New Project
Given the lack of updates on Rebel Moon, Snyder’s comments illustrate that he won’t return to the franchise until his Netflix commitments are fulfilled. Even if he does complete the LAPD SWAT film, it could shift the focus away from Rebel Moon, especially if it garneres positive reception.
The lukewarm reviews for Rebel Moon may understandably make Netflix cautious about prioritizing a sequel, despite Snyder’s evident eagerness. His choice of the word “sidetracked” reveals where his true passion lies, but it’s equally evident that he deserves a breather after the intense demands of the previous projects.
Snyder’s LAPD Movie: A Fresh Creative Direction
It’s refreshing to see Snyder forging ahead, undaunted by the mixed feedback surrounding Rebel Moon. His venture into a cinematic narrative centered on law enforcement signifies an exciting departure from his established thematic territory. There are numerous aspects of Rebel Moon that could benefit from further refinement, and taking a moment to explore something entirely different may provide Snyder with fresh insights before he dives back into his sprawling universe.
As fans await the next move from Snyder, Oppenheimer enthusiasts and followers of artistic endeavors will be curious to see how this new film develops. For now, the universe of Rebel Moon remains on hold, but the anticipation for what’s next is anything but dim.