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Zack Snyder’s DC tenure is over, as it seems, but he is yet to move on from the glorious legacy he had forged in the DC universe. The director has somewhat given the studio an identity while creating his own universe as we know it as Snyderverse. Currently, Snyder is working with Netflix, but he would go back to DC in a heartbeat for one movie.
Right now, Snyder has been in a huge conflict with critics as hisRebel Moonfranchise has been a critical bomb. Also, a Norse mythology-inspired animated seriesTwilight of the Godsfrom the director at Netflix recently got the first image, which revealed that he will be with Netflix for quite a while.
Zack Snyder Would DirectThe Dark Night Returns
If there is one personZack Snyderadores most in DC, it has to beFrank Millerfor his 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries,The Dark Knight Returnsstarring Batman. Snyder adopted the essence of it inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice—he didn’t hesitate to put DC’s mightiest heroes in a pit of moral ambiguity. Quite Milleresque, as the movie has brought the depth ofThe Dark Knight Returnsanimated 2012 movie by Jay Oliva. Still, Snyder feels there is more to the comic book series, and he would direct the movie if he gets a call from DC.
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“Dark Knight Returns is the only movie I would do if, uh, only real comic book movie I would do tomorrow if, if I could get a chance to do it… it’s comic-accurate at 100%… Yeah, no that one scene after icon that is literally my Bible so there’s no way I would like that would, that would be something fun to do. I think and I think it, it’s it’s a cult movie um, you know that maybe that’s what you know the the kind of at some point is going to need to get done. I think just because it’s so weird and so it’s so weird and so now it’s so 80s and so period which I love about,”Snyder said of The Dark Night Returns in a chat with Josh Horowitz inHappy Sad Confusedpodcast.
However, it is unlikely that he will return to DC anytime soon, considering James Gunn’s plans for the new DC Universe as he dismissed the actors of the frontline heroes, includingHenry Cavill, andBen Affleck.Still, in the distant future of his career, the director may crack the fortune cookie to direct his desired DC movie.
Fans Want Zack Snyder Back At DC
While it’s unlikely that Warner Brothers would consider Snyder to be a part of DC fans have urged the director to come back to the studio. Perhaps, for one movie to bid farewell to Affleck’s Batman. Snyder was yet to make a solo Batman movie, but his tenure abruptly ended. Now, fans are singing the tune for Snyder for another DC movie from him.
Give it to him and let it be Ben Affleck farewell movie
— 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍 (@nemxfoenirevlow)June 11, 2025
- Affleck quit Batman for good, how many times does he have to tell you?2. WB will never let Snyder back on their lot, much less direct a film.pic.twitter.com/pgC2PlAvSk
— Oh 🐝 (@Tru1_)August 15, 2025
…He already kinda did that with BVS tho 😭😭😭 like sure it wasn’t one for one, but the influence was clearly there.
— Josh Johnstone. (@Preds12345)July 31, 2025
A The Dark Knight Returns movie directed by Snyder, Written by Nolan and Starring Keanu Reeves as Batman would be fire.The only problem is that Keanu is not as buffed as he should be to play TDKR batman, other than that he would be perfect.I won’t mind if its a animated project
— Vishin Singh (@VishinSingh)July 15, 2025
It would be one great Batman movie
— Scott Price24 (@scottscfc)July 01, 2025
Of course he would
— snarkknightreturns (@deadbats2024)July 11, 2025
Snyder’s DC tenure was quite successful at the box office, hisMan of Steelstarring Cavill earned $667 million (perThe Numbers) at the box office,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicegrossed over $872 million (perThe Numbers) at the global box office. But his movies are kind of critical bombs,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicecould claim a poor 29% score at Rotten Tomatoes. Considering the current scenario, it’s a long shot for the director to have a project in DC.
Lachit Roy
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
