end of the line
Netflix fans left seething as director confirms streaming giant has quietly axed beloved movie and its TV sequels
There had been ambitious plans for the franchise to expand
NETFLIX fans are furious as Army of the Dead's sequel movies and TV shows have been quietly axed.
The original film - directed and co-written by Zack Snyder - made its debut on the streaming platform in May 2021.
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Its unique premise followed a group of mercenaries planning a Las Vegas casino heist during a zombie apocalypse.
However, hope for more Army of the Dead sequels or TV shows has been dashed.
Zack and wife Deborah, who is also his producing partner, told The Wrap that a planned animated series and sequel films had been quietly cancelled.
On X, one user wrote: "Netflix has cancelled the animated series & planned sequel to Army of the Dead (Planet of the Dead). Zack says he's now working on a 'smaller' film."
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Another added: "This is really sad to me. I loved Army of the Dead and Army of Thieves and wanted more."
Originally, there had been expansive plans for several follow-ups and spin-offs.
One of which, a prequel titled Army of Thieves, was released in 2021.
The filmmaker said: “We are very ambitious with everything.”
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Army of the Dead starred former WWE wrestler turned movie star Dave Bautista in the lead role of Scott Ward, a former zombie war hero hired by a casino boss to get back $200million sitting below the casino strip.
Bautista has also notably appeared in Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Drax the Destroyer from Guardians of the Galaxy.
Trailer for Zack Snyder Netflix zombie drama with Dave Bautista
Meanwhile, the Army of the Dead cast also included Ella Purnell, Omari Harwick, Tig Notaro, Hiroyuki Sanada and Garret Dilllahunt.
Aside from the undead drama, Zack has also produced another Netflix film franchise.
Rebel Moon is an epic space opera in the vein of Star Wars.
It is likewise set in a fictional galaxy, the imperialistic Motherworld, with the main character coming from a farming colony.
To date, there have been two films released - Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) and Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver.
In the first movie, a former solider ventures on a quest to recruit warriors from across the galaxy to make a stand against military force The Imperium.
A central cast including Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ray Fisher, Cary Elwes, and Anthony Hopkins appear in both films.
Ed Skrein and Michiel Huisman, who played the same character in Game of Thrones, also have starring roles.
Army of the Dead and Rebel Moon are available to watch on Netflix.
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