The ongoing controversy surrounding the restructuring of the DC cinematic universe has reached a fever pitch, with thousands of fans demanding a decisive, controversial step from Warner Bros. Discovery. Instead of integrating or simply abandoning the previous continuity, the fan base is advocating for a commercial licensing deal.
A central message circulating online states, “Do the right thing @wbd & license out the rights to @netflix / @PrimeVideo to finish the Snyderverse as a separate entity to any DC reboot. The talent and the fans deserve it and if you don’t make money or look after the consumer, someone else will.” This public pressure campaign, encapsulated by the persistent hashtag #SellSnyderVerseToNetflix, positions the completion of Snyder’s saga as a lucrative opportunity WBD is foolishly ignoring.
The Vision vs. The Reboot: Henry Cavill at the Center
At the heart of the campaign is the legacy of Henry Cavill’s Superman. Fans are fiercely protective of his portrayal, using images of the actor in the iconic suit—often shared by Snyder himself—to rally support. One poignant message asserts: “Superman: Legacy? Don’t make me laugh. Want to see a Superman who left a legacy? Then look down an inch. THAT is a legacy. He deserved better, we deserved better, but you’ll never take that legacy away.” This highlights the emotional investment in Cavill’s return and subsequent dismissal from the DCU under James Gunn’s new slate, which has galvanized the #FireJamesGunn and #BoycottWBD hashtags.
The movement is also capitalizing on images posted by Zack Snyder, which feature black-and-white photos of key characters from the “Knightmare” future teased in his films, including Ben Affleck’s Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, and the villain Darkseid. These posts, which fans interpret as hints about the unmade sequels, serve as a constant reminder of the “incredible trilogy, but a story left far from complete.”
Netflix Rumours and the Future of the SnyderVerse
A palpable excitement has swept through the fandom due to unconfirmed online rumours suggesting that Netflix may be actively positioning itself to acquire the rights to the SnyderVerse. A widely shared post includes an edited image of the Warner Bros. water tower defaced with a Netflix ‘N’, alongside a headline that reads: “Netflix returns to the charge for Warner Bros. and is Zack Snyder celebrating?”
Whether these rumors are grounded in reality or wishful thinking, the sentiment is clear: “The Time Is Now” for WBD to capitulate to fan demand and allow the ambitious five-film arc—which began with Man of Steel and continued through Batman v Superman and Zack Snyder’s Justice League—to be finished by a studio willing to invest. The fans’ message is a direct challenge to the new DC Studios leadership, making it clear that the battle for the SnyderVerse is far from over.