News Summary

• Rebel Moon started its life a decade ago as a pitch for a Star Wars project before getting redeveloped as its own entity, and indeed, a number of the critics reviewing the film make note of the perceived similarities to the George Lucas-created franchise..
• By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter Reviews of Zack Snyder‘s Netflix feature Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire have landed, and prospective viewers may find their excitement for the film getting eclipsed by the rough appraisals..
• The filmmaker is well-known for his work on existing IP, including his 2004 remake Dawn of the Dead, his adaptations of the graphic novels 300 and Watchmen, and his DC films like Justice League, which was given a four-hour director’s cut on HBO Max after a noisy fan campaign..
• The film, streaming Dec. 21, tells the story of a mysterious outsider providing hope to the denizens on a distant moon amid threats of war..
• Notably, streaming projects are known for succeeding without needing the sign-off of critical acclaim, suggesting a disconnect between reviews and general audience interest, particularly when it comes to subscriber sampling..
• With a cast that includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou and the voice of Anthony Hopkins, the film is the first in a two-part saga, with the follow-up entitled The Scargiver set to hit the streamer in April..