Zack Snyderhassharedan in progress poster for the upcoming Full Circlescreenings of his DC Extended Universe filmsin Los Angeles, featuring characters fromJustice League. The poster will be exclusive to the screenings, and will go to benefit mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The cause has been very personal to Snyder, whose daughter passed away in 2017. Snyder dedicated his 2021 director’s cut ofJustice Leagueto her.
The poster was created by comic book artistJim Lee. Lee has worked on many iconic comic book storylines includingBatman: Hushand The New 52’s reboot ofJustice League. The poster features Superman (Henry Cavill), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and Darkseid (Ray Porter). Although Superman had less time inJustice Leaguecompared to Snyder’s previous two films, a big part of the film’s story was the Justice League bringing him back, after he was killed in a battle with Doomsday. Snyder’s version of the film also told Cyborg’s origin story. While Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds) was the main villain of the film, Snyder’s version of the film introduced Darkseid, who did not appear in the 2017 theatrical cut.
Snyder kicked-off the DCEU withMan of Steelin 2013. The film told the origin story of Clark Kent becoming Superman. In the film, Superman went up against the Kryptonian villain General Zod (Michael Shannon). Snyder expanded the universe in 2016’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which introducedBen Affleck’s version of The Dark Knight. In the film, Batman and Superman were at odds against each other, which led to a fight similar to the one in writer/artistFrank Miller’s iconic comic book storylineThe Dark Knight Returns. The film also introduced Wonder Woman, played byGal Gadot. In 2017, Snyderstepped downfrom working onJustice League, andThe AvengersdirectorJoss Whedontook over the theatrical cut. However, Snyder later completed his vision of the film, which was released on HBO Max in 2021.
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Although the DC Universe that Snyder launched will bereset withThe Flash, the characters that he introduced have continued to appear in films in sinceMan of Steelwas released nearly 10 years ago. Cavill made an appearance as Superman in a post-credit scene ofBlack Adamand Gadot appeared as Wonder Woman inShazam! Fury of the Gods.The Flashwill starEzra Miller, as well as featureAffleck as BatmanandShannon as Zod. Momoa’s Aquman will also star inAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Man of Steel,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, andZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewill be screened at the Art Center College of Design and Universal City Walk in California April 28-30. The films are currently available to stream on HBO Max. In the meantime, check out this trailer for Snyder’s cut ofJustice Leaguebelow:
