Rebel Moon... Netflix's Biggest Failure 1 Year Later

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon was hyped as Netflix’s answer to Star Wars—an ambitious new sci-fi epic meant to kick off a massive franchise. But one year after the release of the director’s cuts, the series has become remembered as one of Netflix’s biggest disappointments. In this video essay, “The Failure of Rebel Moon… 1 Year Later,” I take a deep dive into the production, story, and legacy of Snyder’s two-part space opera to uncover why it failed so spectacularly.

I break down the chaotic production history—from why Netflix split the movie into two parts, to the controversy around the PG-13 theatrical cuts versus the R-rated director’s cuts, and how Snyder’s creative decisions shaped the final product. Then I explore the stories of each movie in detail, analyzing the characters, themes, and world-building, and explaining why the writing ultimately collapsed under its own ambition.

What went wrong with Rebel Moon? Why didn’t Snyder’s attempt at building a new sci-fi universe connect with audiences the way Star Wars or Dune did? And what does this failure say about Netflix’s blockbuster strategy moving forward? Join me as I look back on a series that had all the potential to succeed—but instead became one of the most disappointing franchises in recent memory.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Rebel Moon... 1 Year Later
0:33 - The Production
6:52 - The Behind The Scenes Mistakes
11:44 - Part 1
24:33 - Part 2
30:14 - The Reception & Future

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