The Pros and Cons of Reviving the SnyderVerse While the DCU Rises

Let’s get one thing straight before the pitchforks come out,

The desire to see Zack Snyder finish his story isn’t irrational. It’s actually pretty understandable. His fans have invested years into that universe and for many, it was their introduction to a grittier, mythic version of these characters. The idea of giving him two more films to wrap it all up, whether through Warner Bros. Discovery or a licensing deal with Netflix, sounds neat and clean on paper.

And since there’s precedent with The Batman existing alongside the recently rebooted DC Universe, some fans argue…

“Why can’t we just have both universes running at the same time?”

And well…. It’s a fair question.

The Case For It | Why Fans Want This

• Closure for Snyder’s Story

  Two films would finally allow Zack Snyder to finish the saga he started… providing fans who invested nearly a decade into his vision the payoff they’ve been waiting for.

• Henry Cavill’s Superman Arc

  Henry Cavill returning would give fans a sense of resolution and a proper sendoff to a beloved portrayal.

• More Elseworlds Variety

  DC’s Elseworlds label already exists thanks to The Batman and Joker. Adding one more branch wouldn’t break canon… at least in theory.

• Potential Streaming or Event-Style Success

  If done outside the main theatrical pipeline (limited series or streaming event), Snyder’s story could live on without colliding directly with the DCU slate.

• Appeasing a Vocal Fanbase

  Giving closure could, in theory, take the temperature down. Instead of years of #RestoreTheSnyderVerse hashtags, some of the most passionate fans might finally get their “ending.”

• Good PR in the Short Term

  It would be a flashy, headline grabbing move… the kind of thing that earns social media buzz and positions Warner Bros. Discovery as “listening to fans.” (Even if not everyone agrees with the decision.)

• Limited Risk if Treated as a One-Off

  If structured as a clearly contained Elseworlds project… not a full franchise revival. It could generate revenue without interfering too much with the DCU, similar to how Joker coexisted with other projects.

• Marketing Nostalgia

  There’s a built in emotional appeal. Nostalgia sells. A “final Snyder chapter” could be marketed as an epic conclusion tapping into the same kind of event hype that fueled director’s cut campaigns.

The Case Against It | Why It’s a Risky Move

• Genre Fatigue Is Real

  The comic book movie landscape is already oversaturated. Launching two competing live action Justice League style storylines under the same brand? That’s a surefire way to muddy the waters and dilute audience enthusiasm.

• DC Would Be Competing with Itself

  Every dollar spent on one universe is a dollar not spent promoting the other. Marketing two different “Supermen” at the same time… one from Snyder’s universe, one from the DCU, would split the brand down the middle. YIKES!

• Audience Confusion

  Hardcore fans can keep up. General audiences? Not so much. It’s already tough enough to get viewers on board with one shared universe. Two competing timelines could alienate casual moviegoers who just want to know,

  “Which Superman is the Superman?”

• Fanning Toxic Flames

  This isn’t every Snyder fan… but some corners of the fandom have a track record of toxic behavior.

  Giving them their “win” could embolden harassment campaigns, not ease them.

• Not Gunn’s Responsibility

  James Gunn isn’t here to clean up past mistakes. His job is to build something new. Diverting resources and focus to resurrect an old universe undermines that mission.

• Brand Identity Matters

  A clear, unified direction is crucial if DC wants to compete long term with Marvel Studios. Mixed messaging weakens the brand and makes it harder to build momentum.

• Financial & Logistical Chaos

  Two separate casts. Two production pipelines. Two marketing campaigns. Two Supermen. That’s not just creatively confusing… it’s financially messy.

• The Demands Wouldn’t Stop There

  If fans succeeded in reviving Snyder’s universe for a “two film closure,” it likely wouldn’t end there. It would open the floodgates to demands for the original slate.
  The Batman with Ben Affleck, a solo Cyborg film, the original The Flash, a Deathstroke movie, Man of Steel 2, and more.

  And once that cycle begins, it’s almost impossible to stop. It would create a constant loop of escalating fan expectations that the studio can’t realistically meet.

The sentiment is understandable. People who loved Snyder’s work aren’t asking for the world… they’re simply asking for closure.

But good intentions don’t always translate to good strategy.

The DCU is in its infancy, and after the success of SUPERMAN (2025), momentum is on its side.

With Lanterns, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Clayface, and Man of Tomorrow on the horizon, this universe is rapidly expanding.

Splitting attention between two timelines at this stage would be like trying to build two skyscrapers with one crew.

You can love Snyder’s universe and still accept that its time may have passed.

Fans and DC can honor the past without anchoring itself to it.