Zack Snyder Confirms Active Talks for Animated SnyderVerse Return

BURBANK, CA — The "Knightmare" may not be over after all. In a bombshell interview celebrating the 10th anniversary of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, director Zack Snyder confirmed that active discussions have taken place to revive and complete his DC saga through animation.

Speaking with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Snyder revealed that while the live-action DC landscape has shifted toward James Gunn’s new DCU, the "SnyderVerse" remains a persistent force in the industry's peripheral vision.

Beyond Live-Action

When asked point-blank if he had seriously considered turning his expansive outlines for Justice League 2 and Justice League 3 into an animated feature or comic book series, Snyder’s response was immediate and affirmative.

“No, no, we’ve absolutely talked about it quite a bit and sure, yeah,” Snyder said. “I mean, we live in a world where all that’s possible. Whatever form it would take—Broadway musical, that would be amazing—but yeah, animation is something we’ve explored.”

The director noted that the current entertainment landscape is more hospitable than ever to "elseworld" stories that exist outside of a main cinematic continuity. By moving to animation, Snyder could potentially bypass the logistical hurdles of reuniting a busy A-list cast—including Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, and Gal Gadot—while still delivering the "apocalyptic scale" of the Darkseid invasion he originally mapped out.

The "Paramount" Factor

The timing of Snyder’s comments is no accident. Following Paramount Skydance’s recent hostile takeover and acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, industry insiders report a renewed interest in "legacy IP" and high-profile event films.

According to reports from Cosmic Book News, the new regime at Paramount, led by David Ellison, is reportedly "more open" to high-concept fan-favorite projects that the previous Warner Bros. leadership had shelved. While no official deal has been inked, the "Restore the SnyderVerse" movement has gained fresh momentum as ownership transitions are finalized.

“I Would Never Say No Way”

Snyder also took a moment to address his famously devoted and sometimes controversial fanbase. Defending them against labels of "toxicity," Snyder highlighted their massive fundraising efforts for suicide prevention.

“I was on the ride that created Justice League,” Snyder reflected, referring to the four-year battle to release the "Snyder Cut" in 2021. “There were dark times when there was no chance it would ever exist. Politics, cost, everything stood against it. And yet, it exists. So, I would never say there’s no way.”

The 2026 DC Landscape

As of today, the DC landscape is more crowded than ever:

• James Gunn’s DCU: Currently moving full steam ahead with Superman (2025) and the upcoming Supergirl (2026).

• The "Elseworlds" Brand: Matt Reeves’ The Batman universe and Todd Phillips’ Joker films continue to thrive independently.

• The Snyder Trilogy: Man of Steel, BvS, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League continue to see massive streaming numbers on the newly merged Paramount+ with Max.

Snyder describes his trilogy as "a weed that just won't die," flourishing independently of whatever new direction the main studio takes. If these animation talks bear fruit, fans may finally see the "Knightmare" timeline, where Batman leads a ragtag resistance against a corrupted Superman, reaching its definitive, scorched-earth conclusion.