Zack Snyder supports Superman fans after again endorsing a sharply critical Instagram post targeting James Gunn’s underperforming Superman reboot. Snyder’s recent online activity, particularly his Instagram likes, is reigniting debate among DC followers amid declining box office numbers for the latest Superman film.
Zack Snyder’s Instagram Like Sparks Fan Reactions
In August, fans of Zack Snyder spotted that he had liked another Instagram post that criticized the current direction of the DC cinematic universe, specifically targeting Gunn’s Superman reboot. The post compared box office performances: Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel earned $670 million in 2013, while Gunn’s new Superman film managed only $616.6 million years later—despite much higher ticket prices in the current market. At the time Snyder liked the post, the figure stood at $585 million.
Box office comparisons become even starker when accounting for ticket sales. While Man of Steel sold more than 82 million tickets, Gunn’s film reportedly reached just 36 million. Many fans consider these numbers a more accurate gauge of a film’s popularity. Snyder’s interaction with these posts is seen by many as a public show of support for those who remain invested in Cavill’s Superman and less enthused by the latest reboot.
Snyder’s Social Media Activity Fuels Speculation
Recently, Snyder also liked a viral Instagram reel that parodied criticism of his own Superman movies being “too dark.” The reel highlighted hopeful scenes featuring Henry Cavill’s Superman in both Man of Steel and Batman v Superman. Snyder’s consistent engagement with these fan-created posts is interpreted as subtle encouragement for the audience dissatisfied with the new direction under James Gunn.
With Snyder showing approval for several posts defending Cavill’s time as Superman, some in the DC fan base perceive this as quiet resistance against the company’s current leadership and strategies. At the same time, Snyder has been consistently sharing throwback DCEU material on Instagram, including images featuring Joker, Aquaman, and Superman, stoking nostalgia for his era and connecting with long-standing supporters.
DC Leadership Changes and the Potential Road Ahead
This surge in Snyder’s online visibility comes as Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio behind DC films, is reportedly up for sale. Both Netflix and Paramount Skydance have been mentioned as potential buyers. The instability at the corporate level fuels persistent rumors that a major shift in DC leadership could happen soon.
Despite previous indications from studio insiders that the SnyderVerse is a closed chapter, Snyder’s flood of old DCEU images and his public affinity for anti-Gunn sentiment has led some to speculate he is aware of changes that have yet to be revealed. Snyder, who has expressed willingness to return to the DC universe—particularly for an adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns—may be watching for changes at the top that could open the door for his involvement again.
Many fans interpret Snyder’s latest Instagram activity as more than a reaction to financial performance. They see it as a sign that he recognizes their ongoing passion and frustrations—and possibly as a hint that bigger developments involving Snyder, the DCEU, or even another Superman project may be on the horizon as the fate of DC’s cinematic direction hangs in the balance.
