Reports that Paramount Skydance is considering a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery have reignited enthusiasm among fans eager to Restore SnyderVerse Paramount Warner Bros. With backing from Skydance Media’s David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison, fans are hopeful that Paramount could gain control over Warner Bros., the studio owning the rights to Superman, Batman, and other iconic franchises. This potential change has sparked renewed calls to revive Zack Snyder’s divisive but influential DC universe saga.
The Origins and Polarizing History of the SnyderVerse
The SnyderVerse began in 2013 with the release of Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill as Superman. While the film received mixed reactions—earning 57% from critics and 75% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes—it established the foundation for Snyder’s vision. However, subsequent entries like 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice deepened the divide between fans and detractors. Despite strong responses to some titles such as Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, underwhelming box office returns and critical reviews caused Warner Bros. to cancel Snyder’s planned Justice League sequels, eventually leading to a franchise reboot under James Gunn.
The Feasibility of Reviving the SnyderVerse Under Paramount
With Paramount’s bid gaining attention, the idea that the studio could fulfill fan demands to revive Snyder’s DC universe has gained traction, especially following speculation that streaming services like Netflix might acquire rights to the SnyderVerse. Although James Gunn and Peter Safran have launched a fresh DCU arc, including this year’s Superman film, fans remain vocal online about restoring Snyder’s original storyline.
Paramount, this is your chance to #RestoreTheSnyderVerse,
said one user on X/Twitter.
I’ve never said this… but #restorethesnyderverse,
added another.
#RestoreTheSnyderVerse ONCE AND FOR ALL, cried a devoted fan,
while another commented,
It’s been clear since Discovery’s takeover that a sell-off is the goal. It’ll be a blessing if this era ends soon. Time for a new beginning. #RestoreTheSnyderVerse
Challenges Facing Any SnyderVerse Revival Plans
Despite fan enthusiasm, the prospect of fully restoring the SnyderVerse remains extremely unlikely. Key players like Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck have moved on to other major projects, and Zack Snyder himself has distanced from the franchise, focusing instead on original intellectual properties. As he explained to The Atlantic,
the holy grail is some original IP that you create, that has resonance and is cool.
Current and Upcoming Projects in the New DC Universe
While Paramount’s acquisition bid is still pending, the DCU under James Gunn and Peter Safran continues progressing. The 2023 Superman film marked the new direction’s launch, with upcoming projects next year including Supergirl and Clayface films for theaters, and a Lanterns series for television. Looking ahead to 2027, James Gunn will return to direct Man of Tomorrow, the Superman sequel, signaling ongoing franchise development apart from the SnyderVerse.
