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The 2017 film Justice League had a troubled production history, undergoing major changes before and during production, including a change in directors. This resulted in the theatrical release being markedly different from its conception in pre-production and principal photography.[1][2]
Justice League was directed by Zack Snyder for most of its production but he stepped down during post-production after his daughter's death. Joss Whedon completed the film as an uncredited co-director, overseeing script rewrites, reshoots, runtime cuts, and other changes driven by Warner Bros. Pictures and the reception of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) films Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad (both 2016).[3][4][2] The theatrical release of Justice League was a commercial failure, and received mixed reviews.[5][6]
When details surfaced about its troubled production, some expressed interest in the idea of releasing an alternate cut of the film that would be more faithful to Snyder's vision. This was later petitioned by audiences, some of the film's cast and crew, and other film industry figures. Although Warner initially rejected the idea of releasing an alternate cut,[7] Zack Snyder's Justice League was released in 2021, on HBO Max.[8][9]
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