Zack Snyder’s directorial journey began in the mid‑2000s with “Dawn of the Dead,” a horror reboot now available for streaming on Shudder.

His breakout came two years later with “300,” a visually striking period epic starring Gerard Butler that solidified Snyder’s distinct cinematic style.

In 2009, Snyder expanded his portfolio with “Watchmen,” a superhero and sci‑fi adaptation that remains highly regarded and still fuels fan interest in a potential sequel.

Snyder entered the DC Extended Universe in 2013 with Man of Steel, featuring Henry Cavill as Superman alongside Russell Crowe and Amy Adams, a film that deeply divided audiences and critics alike.

He then directed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, introducing Ben Affleck’s darker Batman and sparking intense debate around tone and storytelling choices.

Production of Justice League was thrown into turmoil when Snyder stepped away due to the tragic loss of his daughter, leading Joss Whedon to take over and complete the theatrical cut.

The original 2017 version of Justice League was met with poor reception, but a passionate fan movement using the hashtag #ReleaseTheSnyderCut pushed Warner Bros. to greenlight Snyder’s own version.

In 2021, Zack Snyder’s Justice League premiered as a record‑breaking streaming event on HBO Max, running over four hours and marking one of the platform’s biggest releases.

The film reunited key cast members — Henry Cavill’s Superman, Ben Affleck’s Batman, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, and Jason Momoa’s Aquaman — and continued to dominate charts on HBO in multiple countries.