In recent years, Netflix has significantly established itself in the entertainment industry by attracting high-profile directors and by also investing heavily in blockbuster productions. Thereafter, two of Netflix’s latest ventures that caught fans’ attention are Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon franchise and the Russo Brothers’ upcoming ambitious project, The Electric State.
While both Zack Snyder and the Russo Brothers are renowned for their distinctive visual style and penchant for superhero flicks, the matter of fact that attracted people’s attention is Netflix’s budget disparity for the filmmakers. According to reports, while Snyder received a meager amount for his entire Rebel Moon franchise, The Gray Man filmmakers allegedly got the green light for a $300M budget.
Netflix’s Budget Disparity for Zack Snyder and the Russo Brothers
After working under DC Studios and offering a few of the most iconic superhero films, Zack Snyder left the franchise to work independently on his desired films. That’s when Snyder partnered with Netflix and released his Rebel Moon franchise. With the streaming giant backing him, Snyder found creative freedom to explore new narratives and expand his cinematic universe beyond traditional studio constraints.
However, despite Zack Snyder finding his creative freedom with Netflix, the streaming platform is currently making headlines for its disparity against the Man of Steel director. According to reports from DiscussingFilm, as it was reported that Netflix is reportedly investing $300M on the upcoming Russo Brothers’ movie The Electric State, debates sparked online surrounding how Snyder was offered merely $166M to direct his entire Rebel Moon franchise.
Although initially, the budget allocated to Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon franchise was reported to be substantial, reflecting Netflix’s confidence in the filmmaker; that very investment recently sparked controversies after it was compared to the streamer’s investment in the Russo Brothers’ movie. While a few fans argue about The Electric State having a stellar cast that might have ballooned the budget, others argue about Netflix’s partiality.
Fans Share Divided Opinion on Netflix’s Alleged Partiality
Slamming the streaming giant for its alleged budget contrast, fans took to social media to share their opinion on the matter. While a few fans began by backing up Netflix for reportedly investing $300M in the Russo Brothers‘ promising movie, starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Anthony Mackie, and more, others simply opposed the streamer’s investment strategy allegedly based on their confidence.
As fans of the MCU filmmakers began justifying the budget allocation by highlighting the Russo Brothers’ capabilities and overall successful resume, Zack Snyder’s fans cut the argument by citing the 2022 movie The Gray Man as an example. Despite being directed by the Russo Brothers, starring the fan-favorite Ryan Gosling in the lead role, and Netflix investing $200M as per The Numbers, Snyder fans noted how The Gray Man suffered disastrously.
He made 2 movies that’s are being released twice. The Russos have more in box office with avengers than Snyder prob has total so makes sense they could get this kind of money to make a project
— Moosey (@0nlyMeez) June 20, 2024
And yet, here they are pic.twitter.com/5Zg4bRkjTU
— Pablo Román (@PabloRom2099) June 19, 2024
The gray man was 200m. Lol.
— Ammi Pierce (@4tytoo) June 19, 2024
And they suck, so whats your point?
— Jacob 🦞 (@jake_lifter) June 19, 2024
Yes because he hired a unknown cast
Pratt and Giancarlo Esposito alone cost twice more than every cast member from those films https://t.co/nyn9ebCuTi
— DX_YT (@DXYT147574) June 19, 2024
Bagging merely $451,178 at the worldwide box office, The Gray Man unfortunately made 0.0 times the production budget. And yet, as Netflix seemingly invested more in the Russo Brothers’ upcoming movie, despite the previous drawback. Fans are now questioning the justification. Meanwhile, netizens supporting the streamer’s budget for The Electric State stand undeterred and back up the Avengers: Endgame directors.
Rebel Moon movies are available on Netflix.
