Zack Snyder has clearly stated that he will not direct films for Marvel Studios. He believes that Marvel's production model is incompatible with his own creative approach; rather than designing entertainment experiences for the general public, he prefers to focus on character mythology and moral dilemmas.
While promoting the independent drama The Last Photograph, Snyder spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the differences between his creative philosophy and that of Marvel. He compared Marvel films to amusement park rides: the process includes ascents, descents, and平缓 sections, with each element carefully arranged to provide the audience with a complete and clear entertainment experience.
Snyder stated that this approach to creation does not interest him, and he cannot make films following such a mindset. Even if this choice may not be commercially appealing, he remains more focused on the mythological attributes behind the characters rather than designing works as standardized entertainment products suitable for a broad audience.
Snyder was previously a core director in the early stages of the DC Extended Universe, directing Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and participating in the production of the 2017 version of Justice League. The superheroes in his works typically carry a stronger sense of mythology and tragedy, with an emphasis on the moral choices faced by the characters.
The production experience of Justice League further deepened his dissatisfaction with the studio's centralized management of creative decisions. During the film's production, Warner Bros. assigned Joss Whedon to handle script rewrites and additional shooting; thereafter, Snyder gradually distanced himself from superhero film projects where creative direction was determined by multiple parties.
After leaving the DC Extended Universe, Snyder collaborated with Netflix to release works such as Army of the Dead and Rebel Moon. At present, he is focusing on independent projects or those aimed at specific audiences, hoping to continue maintaining control over the artistic direction and editing decisions of his works.