The prospect of the Snyderverse's revival may seem like a good thing, allowing the famed director to definitively conclude his series rather than allowing it to abruptly end. However, there are some difficult logistical concerns a Netflix revival of the Snyderverse may not be able to solve, not to mention the lingering poor critical reception of the DCEU as a whole. For a variety of reasons, giving Zack Snyder another chance to finish what he started in the world of DC comics may not be the best idea after all.

10 Audiences' Attention Will Be Split Too Many Ways

Reviving the Snyderverse will bring the number of DC projects to critical mass

DC's films have become a messy web of shifting continuities, with the nascent DCU adding one more storyline to balance on top of Warner Brothers' already crowded DC lineup. Not only is the franchise introducing a brand-new cinematic universe, but standalone movies like Joker and The Batman will also continue to generate sequels within independent continuities under DC's "Elseworlds" banner. Re-introducing yet another canon to DC's already bloated ecosystem may push things past a critical tipping point, splitting fans' attention in far too many directions to the detriment of the franchise as a whole.

9 Snyder's Films Are Divisive

Zack Snyder isn't the most universally-loved creative

Among Zack Snyder's filmography, there are frighteningly few entries with mass critical appeal able to sway the majority. The moody tones, washed-out color schemes, and dramatic slow-motion cinematography of his films aren't the most optimized for mainstream success, typically resulting in small but zealous cult followings. That goes double for Snyder's DC Comics adaptations, meaning it's uncertain as to whether the director's ers can turn out in big enough numbers on Netflix to make a revival financially viable.

8 Licensing Would Be A Nightmare

Wrangling the legal rights to using DC characters may be too big of a hurdle

Currently, the live-action movie rights to DC Comics' characters are held under lock and key by Warner Brothers. For Snyder to be able to finish what he started with DC, the company would need to work out a historic lisencing agreement similar to Sony's convoluted t ownership of Spider-Man characters with Marvel Studios. While this isn't completely unprecedented in the superhero movie world, it presents yet another expensive and time-consuming barrier to the sentiment behind a revival of the Snyderverse.

7 The Snyderverse Films Weren't Well-Recieved

The DCEU struggled with critical consensus all its life

Among both casual moviegoers and die-hard comic fans, the DCEU doesn't have the most unblemished reputation. Among the franchise's 15 entries, only 3 DCEU films breach an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Not only that, but the better-received films have typically been the less impactful side stories, like Shazam! and The Suicide Squad, whereas Snyder-led epics like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Man of Steel floundered critically. These critical failures may simply be too hard for Netflix or Warner Bros. to ignore when deciding on whether or not to greenlight Snyder's return.

6 Snyder's Superman Isn't An Accurate Version Of The Character

Henry Cavill's portrayal was limited by Snyder's understanding of Kal-El

Man of Steel and subsequent Snyderverse movies have permanently colored casual audience's perception of Superman as a "boring" hero, being portrayed as more of a messiah-like savior figure than an actual empathetic hero. While Henry Cavill did an incredible job with what he was given, many comic book fans have been clamoring for a new Superman more true to the source material -- Empathetic, relatable, and surprisingly down-to-Earth. Considering James Gunn has promised to bring just that with Superman: Legacy, Zack Snyder's trite interpretation of Superman has become all the more irrelevant.

5 Ben Affleck Already Revealed The Details Of Batman’s Scrapped Story

The Snyderverse's Batman plans are already out in the open

Following the initial dissolution of the DCEU, Ben Affleck has since revealed the trajectory his character was on, rightfully assuming that the Snyderverse had no chance to continuting. Affleck elaborated on a very personal battle between his Batman and Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke, with the mercenary attacking Bruce Wayne as a citizen as well as Batman (via People.com). Now that plans have already been revealed for the Snyderverse's Batman, Snyder would need to pick his poison between releasing a film with a leaked plot or hastily re-writing.

4 A Netflix Snyderverse Would Lead To Even More Continuity Confusion

The DCU and Snyderverse could bewilder audiences if released simaltaneously

As previously stated, the current age of DC movies already has multiple sets of canon for audiences to keep track of, with Elseworlds stories like Joker and The Batman existing independently alongside James Gunn's new universe. Things become even more confusing when the continuity of films like Blue Beetle and The Suicide Squad are brought into question, existing in both the DCU and Snyderverse simultaneously. If Snyder's films were revived, even the most seasoned comic-book movie fans would run risk of confusion when tasked with making sense of so many conflicting storylines existing at the same time.

3 Snyder Is Too Busy Working On Rebel Moon

The director may not have enough time to dedicate to his namesake universe

Currently, Zack Snyder has his work cut out for him on establishing the world of Rebel Moon, an original science fiction epic that promises to herald in an entirely new cinematic universe to Netflix. Considering Rebel Moon: Part One's frosty critical reception and the promise of an additional director's cut alongside the sequel, Snyder will certainly have his hands full attempting to establish a new flagship franchise for the streaming service. It's unlikely that, whatever his enthusiasm, he would have time to dedicate to a revival of his work with DC.

2 Ezra Miller Has Done Irreversible Damage To The Snyderverse

The Flash's actor has become a threat to the longevity of Snyder's movies

Regardless of the other logistics behind bringing the Snyderverse back on Netflix, it's impossible to ignore the elephant in the room of the Justice League's cast. Similar to Marvel's recent troubles with Jonathan Majors, Ezra Miller has had a lengthy history of arrests, allegations, and criminal charges rise to the surface since their casting as The Flash, making them an unsavory face to represent one of DC's most beloved characters. Whether Snyder would choose to recast Miller, write The Flash out of subsequent projects, or ignore the controversy, there's no elegant solution to their role as a core Justice League member.

1 Warner Brothers Doesn't Have The Money To Fund Two DC Universes

The legacy production studio may soon be falling on hard times

As of recent years, Warner Bros. Discovery has fallen on tough financial times, losing between 300 and 500 million dollars in 2023 (via SKPop). These losses are partially thanks to the massive financial flops of DCEU releases like Black Adam and The Flash, making CEO David Zaslav cast a wearier eye on the company's DC repitoire. Even if Warner Bros. Discovery was somehow convinced that reviving the Snyderverse would be a financial investment worthy of their time, they likely simply don't have the capital at this point to fund a resurrection of the DCEU alongside their developing new cinematic universe.