: Zack Snyder stepped down during post-production in 2017 following a family tragedy.

: A massive online movement under the hashtag #ReleaseTheSnyderCut advocated for years to see Snyder's version, eventually leading Warner Bros. to invest roughly $70 million to finish the visual effects, score, and additional photography.

Released in 2021, Zack Snyder's Justice League is the definitive four-hour director’s cut that restores Snyder's original vision for the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) after his departure from the 2017 theatrical production. Often colloquially known as the "," this version significantly expands on character arcs, especially for Cyborg and The Flash, while introducing the cosmic threat of Darkseid. Film Overview and Production History

: The film premiered on HBO Max on March 18, 2021, in a 4:3 aspect ratio intended for IMAX screens. Plot and Key Character Arcs