Zack Snyder first gained popularity as the director of a zombie film, Dawn of the Dead. He then adapted Frank Miller’s 300 graphic novel into a movie that surpassed everyone’s box office expectations. After 300, the heavily stylized approach he took to the movie and his controversial contents made him a polarizing figure for critics and fans.

It was in 2012 when Snyder was assigned to direct Man of Steel, which was foundation to kick start the DCEU. After critical backlash of Batman v Superman, Warner Bros. Executives panicked and began making changes to the Justice League during production, finally led Snyder out after his daughter’s death, when he thought his time was better to spent with his family. But even Snyder couldn’t realise that this was the fall before rise. He has since become an extraordinary figure of pop culture, with a cult of personalites surrounding him and a dedicated fanbase who loves his visuals, heartfully follows him on social media. He went on and on for not only a Justice League director cut, but a number of other high-profile, high-budget projects at Netflix.