Zack Snyder fans have one request for Netflix's Rebel Moon: a theatrical release

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The fanbase wants to see Rebel Moon on the biggest screen possible

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Zack Snyder’s new Netflix movie has its first trailer, but that hasn’t stopped a legion of his fans sowing the seeds for a Snyder Cut-style campaign to get the space epic released in theaters.

"Netflix you need to start making worldwide theater releases with #RebelMoon," one fan wrote on Twitter, followed by the hashtags #RebelMoonInCinemasWorldWide and #RebelMooninTheaters.

Another exclaimed: "Big dawg coming in with fantastical creatures, lightsaber battles & spaceships. I’m so fucking excited. PUT THIS IN THEATERS."

"I am seeing Rebel Moon in theaters no matter what it takes. I will fly/drive ANYWHERE," one said. Another remarked, “It is absolutely disgraceful to debut a film like Rebel Moon on Netflix instead of theaters.”

That frustration is felt elsewhere. An expectant  Rebel Moon fan said: "I think it'd be a very stupid decision to not release Rebel Moon on the big screen. It just doesn't sit right to have an epic space opera not be experienced in theaters. I hope they change that."

It’s not all disappointing news, however. Snyder recently confirmed to Netflix that a much longer director’s cut would be released.

"The director’s cut is close to an hour of extra content, so I think it’s a legitimate extended universe version," Snyder told Netflix's Tudum. "You really get to see a lot. It’s just more painted-in all the way.”

Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire releases on Netflix on December 22. Part Two, titled Scargiver, is set for April 29, 2024.

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Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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