Zack Snyder has broken an unwanted record that stood for 13 years with the Rotten Tomatoes audience score for "Rebel Moon 2" revealed at just 46%. This score places it below Snyder's previous film "Sucker Punch," which held the record at 47%. The saga, which began as a Star Wars pitch, has taken on a life of its own under Netflix's banner, with "Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire" released in 2023.
"Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver" represents the middle installment of a planned trilogy, but the reception has been underwhelming. Although the film can still climb above "Sucker Punch" with more reviews, the early numbers are a disappointment. Critics have historically been harsh on Snyder, consistently giving his films low ratings, and "Rebel Moon 2" is no exception with an 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, regular moviegoers have been more forgiving, giving the film a 46% audience score.
The drop-off in audience approval from the first "Rebel Moon," which scored 57% with viewers, suggests that enthusiasm for Snyder's Star Wars-inspired universe may be waning. Despite the lukewarm reception, "Rebel Moon 3" is already in development, signaling that Snyder's plans for the trilogy are moving forward regardless of critical and audience feedback.
It remains to be seen how the audience's lack of enthusiasm will impact the film's streaming numbers, which could be crucial for Snyder's future projects.
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