Netflix unveiled its new interactive project, the Zack Snyder Rebel Moon game titled Blood Line, on Tuesday, offering fans a fresh way to engage with the film franchise’s evolving world. The game is designed to immerse players in the dystopian setting of Snyder’s Rebel Moon, available exclusively for Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.
Game overview and connection to Rebel Moon storyline
Blood Line is an online cooperative action game created by Super Evil Megacorp, the studio behind titles like Vainglory and Catalyst Black. Players assume the role of rebels selecting from various character classes to join a secret resistance fighting against the oppressive forces of Motherworld. This gameplay integrates directly with the Rebel Moon narrative, continuing the fight to reclaim their planet.
Zack Snyder’s perspective on gaming and Blood Line’s design
Speaking to Variety before Blood Line’s release, Zack Snyder shared insights about his personal gaming habits and the game’s development. He expressed admiration for the game’s detailed design and narrative strategy, noting the intelligent approach taken to engage players through challenging boss battles that also teach gameplay skills.
“I’m a giant ‘Fortnite’ fan, I play tons of ‘Fortnite.’ So for me, I really don’t have huge experience with campaign-style games,”
Snyder said.
“That’s cool and it’s not really my gaming experience, so it’s fun to kind of get in that head space. And they really, honestly, they’re just super smart about that stuff. And I was really amazed at the level of detail. And when I say the level of detail, of course, everything is detailed — but the sort of narrative detail, where they really kind of giving you these exciting boss fights that make you better, because they kind of teach you how to play.”
—Zack Snyder, Director
Background on the Rebel Moon film franchise
The Blood Line game ties into the Rebel Moon film saga that launched on Netflix starting with Part One: A Child of Fire in December 2023, followed by the sequel Part Two: The Scargiver in April 2024. Both films were given limited theatrical releases before streaming availability, setting the stage for an expanded franchise supported by interactive media like Blood Line.
Future directions for Rebel Moon beyond the game
Despite the game’s release, Zack Snyder remains uncertain about the next steps for the Rebel Moon franchise’s film component. Currently, he is concentrating on an untitled LAPD-SWAT action film being produced for Netflix.
“I got sidetracked into this — not sidetracked, it’s all uptown problems, as they say — for Netflix, I’m working on an LAPD SWAT movie,”
Snyder explained.
“So I was like, OK, well, I’m gonna just sort of let that ‘Rebel Moon’ world boil for a minute, and I’m gonna go do this. And frankly, it was a very exhausting, long process doing the two movies together. So it was nice to have a bit of a break from it. I love it like crazy, but it’s nice to have a bit of a break. So yeah, we’ll see after I finish this, when I come back, where we are with everything.”
—Zack Snyder, Director
Possibility of further storytelling within Rebel Moon universe
Asked about the existence of additional scripts or plans for more films, Snyder acknowledged the vast potential for continuing stories.
“There’s tons of stories. So, I mean, I think it’s literally, it’s endless. But, again, like I say, I’m waiting to see how we want to and in what way we would move forward, if at all.”
—Zack Snyder, Director
Snyder’s views on other franchise developments and personal commitments
Regarding other major projects in the superhero genre, Snyder mentioned that he had not yet seen James Gunn’s new Superman film, which premiered on July 11. His schedule included family commitments, such as a horse show for his children, delaying his viewing plans.
“This weekend I don’t think I’m seeing it because I have a horse show — my kids ride horses — but I’m going to try to see it right after that,”
he said. —Zack Snyder, Director
Significance of Blood Line for the Rebel Moon franchise
The launch of the Zack Snyder Rebel Moon game Blood Line represents a strategic expansion of the film franchise’s universe through interactive content, potentially reigniting fan interest and sustaining the story’s momentum between film releases. By offering a free game exclusively through the Netflix platform, the franchise leverages its subscription base, creating new opportunities for engagement and storytelling that could influence future decisions on further films or expanded media.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why did Zack Snyder quit?
A. Making the original movie was tough, and the script often saw big changes. In May 2017, Snyder left during the final stages because his daughter passed away. Joss Whedon was then brought in to complete the movie, but he wasn’t credited as an additional director.
Q. Did Zack Snyder lose a child?
A. In May 2017, Snyder stepped away from finishing work on Justice League after his daughter Autumn’s suicide. Joss Whedon ended up completing the film for him.
