TheRebel Moonfranchise, which debuted withRebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Firein 2023, is a long-time passion project for directorZack Snyder. As a result, Snyder fans are hoping the franchise will continue after its second installment,Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver, hits Netflix on April 19. Zack Snyder has recently shared what it will take for Netflix to approve a third film in the series, and it’s surprisingly simple.
During a recent interview withCollider, Zack Snyder was asked about producing more installments in the franchise followingRebel Moon - Part Two. In the interview, Snyder revealed that all it would take is a little thumbs up.“Probably just in general, a double thumbs up would probably do it.“The thumbs up refers to Netflix’s internal rating system, which allows users to rate films using ‘Not for me,’ ‘I like this,’ and ‘Loved it!’ categories. If fans want to seeRebel Moon - Part Three, all they need to do is hit the double thumbs up for ‘Loved it!’, according to Snyder.
“A double thumbs up would do it.”
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
Meanwhile, he toldThe Playlist:
We have definitely been working on a ‘Part Three,’ as far as the story goes. We definitely know where we’re all headed – we’ve known that for quite a while, to be honest. So yeah, I’m excited to make some more Rebel Moon movies – that would be fun.
There are presumably more factors than audiences' double thumbs ups for Netflix to consider when approving a third film. Overall viewing figures (the streaming equivalent of box office returns) will also play a huge factor in the possibility of a third installment.Rebel Moon - Part Onewasviewed over 34 million timesin its first week on Netflix. Zack Snyder went so far as to say thatmore people watchedRebel MoonthanBarbie. Viewing figures forRebel Moon - Part Twowill likely have to match or exceed this figure for Netflix to consider a third movie.
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However,Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Firewasn’t anywhere near as popular with critics and general audiences than it was with Snyder’s devout following.Rebel Moon - Part Onesits at a shocking 21% on Rotten Tomatoes.MovieWeb’s review ofRebel Moonsays"Zack Snyder disappoints in a galaxy far, far away.“Snyder fans hope thatRebel Moon - Part Twowill receive a far better critical reception than the debut film.
But Zack Snyder has big plans for theRebel Moonfranchise regardless. On top of the two films already produced, Snyder is working on Director’s Cuts for both movies, as per his contract with Netflix. In the same interview, Snyder gave anupdate on the release date for his director’s cut,“I think at the end of summer. I think sometime in August they’re supposed to come out.“Snyder also wantsRebel Moonto become a multimedia franchise. Bruce Bethke’s recent novelization ofRebel Moon - Part Onere-tells the story and expands upon Snyder’s lore. Snyder’s overall plan for the franchise even includes a tie-in comic book, an animated short, and a video game.
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Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiversees most of the phenomenal cast returning, including Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins, Cary Elwes and Ed Skrein. Zack Snyder believes the best way to watchPart Twois as a double feature withPart One. Speaking toForbes, Snyder said,“you may’t underestimate that immersive feeling that you would get going all the way through the two movies.“You can watch the trailer below:
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiveris available to stream on Netflix on April 19.
