The revealed image of a lightsaber-like weapon is telling of how Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon might be able to succeed where recent Star Wars projects have failed. The Netflix film, set to release in December 2023, is a ion project for Snyder, who originally intended to make a Star Wars film for Disney. Realizing that the process of ing the massive Star Wars universe would have its restrictions and requirements, the director realized it might not fit his vision, which entailed a story set in the Star Wars universe that was R-rated and used only original characters.
Zack Snyder has developed a massive cult following over the past decade, as for his version of Justice League to be released was a multi-year battle. This popularity and fan following allowed him to find a comfortable home in making films for Netflix. In 2021, the streaming service released Army of the Dead, their first horror/action movie from the director. Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon will be his next release on Netflix, with other films and sequels planned and soon to follow afterward.
Rebel Moon's Version Of Lightsabers Is The Creativity Star Wars Movies Have Lacked
From a lightsaber-like weapon in Rebel Moon, which will be wielded by a character named Nemesis, a cyborg sword master. This production still had viewers excited and wanting more, as the film seems to offer a neat new vision of how lightsabers can look. Lightsabers have come a long way in the Star Wars universe since the original films, expanding on them with Darth Maul's double-sided blade and Kylo Ren's cross-guard. However, recent projects haven't done anything too inventive with their look or feel.
Since Rebel Moon began as a Star Wars project, Zack Snyder likely always had the vision of wanting to use a lightsaber. The film is heavily inspired by Seven Samurai and the Japanese Jidaigeki film genre, which also served as inspirations for George Lucas's Star Wars. Snyder's Rebel Moon could implore an intense style of swordsmanship, alongside his popular visual effects style in a way that could redefine lightsaber combat in film.
How Similar Is Rebel Moon To Star Wars?
While not directly related to the Star Wars universe, Rebel Moon has many core values that defined the original trilogy. The film will follow a woman named Kora (Sofia Boutella), as she seeks out a team of warriors to defend her colony from an oppressive enemy, which seems heavily inspired by the Empire in A New Hope. Visually, the movie appears very similar to Star Wars, albeit mixed with the different look of a Zack Snyder film. The release of Rebel Moon will certainly make up for the lack of a new Star Wars film in 2023.
