The “Rebel Moon” first reactions can generously be described as “mixed.” While there’s a lot of hate, plenty of critics seem to have enjoyed the sci-fi flick. That’s the case for Molly Edwards of Total Film, who tweeted, “Okay #RebelMoon is quite simply epic! Massive scale, beautiful visuals (of course), awesome action, and some really fascinating mythology.” With these reviews, it’s paramount to remember that a sequel is already in the works and will come out soon. 

“Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” will be released on Netflix on April 19, 2024, and this first movie seems to do a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of worldbuilding to get the sequel’s story where it needs to be. However, it’s not just the sequel that people are looking forward to for a more satisfying character-driven tale. There’s also the coveted director’s cut, which has already been confirmed. It’ll be longer than the cut people can see initially, and it’ll be rated R instead of PG-13. 

Many critics view the version of “Rebel Moon” they saw as an appetizer, and they’re just waiting for the main course. That’s the case for Joseph Deckelmeier of Screen Rant, who wrote on X, “I loved the action in #RebelMoon and this brilliant international cast, but I wish we spent more time with the rebel recruits. Zack Snyder’s director’s cut is the version I want.” The “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” placed greater emphasis on fleshing out characters, and one would assume an extended version of “Rebel Moon” would do the same, perhaps alleviating many of the qualms detractors have presently.