Henry Cavill to Finally Return as Superman on Big Screen, Zack Snyder Teases a Re-Release

Published 07/02/2024, 8:56 PM EDT

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The Superman avatar of the British charmer, Henry Cavill, has long left the catalog of expectations for the DCEU lovers. However, thanks to Zack Snyder and his extended vision for revisiting an iconic on-screen portrayal by the former Cape crusader, Cavill’s Superman might get a return to the big screens. Although the re-release comes 7 years after the original entry of this high-profile superhero run of the Last Son of Kryptonite, the movie can potentially attract a sea of fans globally with its comeback to the screens.

Snyder recently dropped some tantalizing hints about the return of the lost Superman, giving fans a long-awaited moment of closure and excitement.

Which Henry Cavill-led Superman movie by Zack Snyder is set for a re-release?

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With Zack Snyder’s acclaimed Justice League, the director was set to helm the first major crossover film starring Henry Cavill in the DCEU. However, a personal tragedy led Joss Whedon, the director of The Avengers, to take over the project, resulting in reshoots and rewrites. After a fervent fan campaign, Snyder’s version was released on HBO Max in 2021 and now, he recently revealed on Vero that the movie is seemingly set for a theatrical release.

In April 2023, Snyder hosted the Full Circle event, screening the Snyderverse trilogy—Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League—to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of his daughter, Autumn Snyder. While the movie does not yet have a release date, a wider audience will soon be able to watch Zack Snyder’s Justice League on the big screen before James Gunn's DCU movies begin, starting with the new Superman, who has already had fans wooed by his conduct.

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That being said, Zack Snyder’s Justice League differs significantly from Whedon’s version. Before Snyder’s film hits theaters, it is the perfect opportunity to clarify these differences.

How does Zack Snyder’s Justice League differ from that of Joss Whedon?

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After nearly five years of passionate social media campaigning by fans, Zack Snyder’s Justice League transitioned from rumor to reality when it premiered on HBO Max three years ago. Snyder’s version of the movie differs significantly from Joss Whedon’s, not only with an additional 2 hours and 2 minutes of runtime but also with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

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Since the release was exclusive to HBO Max, Snyder’s Justice League never had a formal theatrical release. Although a wide release is unlikely with the formation of the new DCU, even a limited release would allow DCEU fans to experience one of the greatest cinematic achievements in Snyder’s catalog, featuring Henry Cavill as Superman on the big screen. For the release date, however, fans will have to keep an eye on Snyder’s Vero account as the director has put up the sign to “stay tuned” while more details emerge.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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