Fans clamoring to see the non-existentZack Snydercut ofJustice Leaguewill be bummed to discover that Snyder’s iteration of the film, which almost certainly was never finalized, is not included on the home video release. Indeed, theJustice LeagueBlu-ray details include a bunch of behind-the-scenes featurettes, but really nothing substantial to speak of. Unsurprisingly there’s no director’s commentary, no extended cut, and only a single deleted scene: “The Return of Superman.”
While it’s true that Zack Snyder traditionally creates director’s extended cuts of his films—and the extended edition ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceis a superior film than the theatrical cut—Snyder leftJustice Leaguewell before anything like this could have been put together. When he departed the project to deal with personal issues, he had only turned in a rough cut of the movie. Visual effects were not finalized, and since Warner Bros. enlistedJoss Whedonto go back and direct extensive reshoots, those Snyder scenes that didn’t make the finished film likely don’t even have finished effects. Moreover, they no doubt make little sense, as by most accounts the film was retooled pretty heavily once Whedon came on. The theatrical cut of the film, narratively, is likely pretty different from the version that Snyder originally shot.
While it’s possible Warner Bros. might releasesomekind of extended cut or something down the road, I think it’s unlikely. Since the film was a disappointment—outgrossed byIt, no less—the studio most likely just wants to move forward in building out its DCEU differently. No need to rehash theJustice Leaguedebacle with yet another round of home video marketing.
Regardless, it’ll be interesting to see what kind of behind-the-scenes access we get here, especially if it includes some of the reshoots work helmed by Whedon. Even if not, we may get a peek at some of the scenes that didn’t make the final cut. Or we may not. But we’ll find out for sure whenJustice Leaguehits 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, and DVD on March 13th. And if you want to own it early, the Digital HD version goes on sale on February 13th.
Check out the full list ofJustice LeagueBlu-ray details below, followed by the box art.
“Justice League”4k Ultra HDBlu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack contains the following special features:
o Journey alongside DC comic creators as they explore over fifty years of the Justice League, from comic books to animated adventures to their cinematic debut.
o Discover the heart, soul and mind of the Justice League, as the cast and filmmakers share their admiration for DC’s iconic Trinity: Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman.
o From Batman’s arsenal to Cyborg’s alien tech, interface with the Justice League database to learn their most advanced secrets.
o Join Ray Fisher on a personal tour to meet the newest members of the Justice League: Aquaman, the Flash and Cyborg.
o Bonus scenes not seen in theaters
o Join actor Ciarán Hinds and the filmmakers as they reveal the story behind mankind’s ancient enemy and the Justice League’s greatest challenge.
o Take a closer look at the filmmaking process behind Justice League’s most visually exciting and action-packed sequences
o Take a closer look at the filmmaking process behind Justice League’s most visually exciting and action-packed sequences
o Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson explores the innovation and artistry that goes into creating the costumes of DC’s iconic heroes.
