ZACK SNYDER EYES BARBIE-LEVEL SUCCESS FOR REBEL MOON: PART 1

Zack Snyder's commentary on the potential box office performance of his film "Rebel Moon: Part 1" has raised eyebrows. The director estimated that if the movie, which has reportedly amassed 90 million views on Netflix, had been released in theaters at $10 per ticket, it could have grossed approximately $1.6 billion. This figure surpasses the $1.4 billion box office success of "Barbie". Snyder's claims have been met with skepticism, given that streaming audience behavior differs significantly from theatrical attendance, and not all viewers who start a film on a platform like Netflix watch it to completion. Additionally, films with lackluster reviews can still draw streams based on heavy marketing, whereas theater-goers are typically more discerning. Therefore, comparisons between the streaming success of "Rebel Moon: Part 1" and the hypothetical theater performance should be viewed with caution.

Is Zack Snyder's comparison of "Rebel Moon: Part 1" streaming numbers to theatrical box office potential realistic?

Snyder's comparison may not hold up under scrutiny since watching habits and economic decisions differ notably between streaming services and movie theaters. Moreover, viewership data from streaming platforms do not translate directly to potential cinema ticket sales.

"Rebel Moon: Part 1" is part of Zack Snyder's post-DC film projects and is an exclusive Netflix release. Snyder's transition to streaming platforms follows his public split with Warner Bros. and major studios. Despite skeptical responses to his recent claims, the movie's streaming success underlines Netflix's model's potential reach, which also brings into focus the ongoing debate between streaming and theatrical releases. "Rebel Moon: Part 1" seems to hold a place as a 'success' on Netflix despite the critical reception which may not have matched the viewer counts.