Photo: Warner Bros.Justice Leaguefans got an unexpected surprise on Monday when Zack Snyder’shighly-anticipated director’s cutbriefly dropped on HBO Max ten days earlier than intended.The 4-hour-long version of 2017’sJustice League, which is set to debut on March 18, accidentally leaked on the streaming service Monday in place of the newTom & Jerrymovie, according toThe Hollywood ReporterandVariety.A spokesperson from HBO Max told both outlets in a statement, “Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewas temporarily available on HBO Max and the error was addressed within minutes.“HBO Max did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Several fans shared screenshots ofZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueplaying on their HBO Max accounts, posting some images to social media. One viewer, Doug Bass — who tweeted a photo ofBen Affleck’s Batman that has since been removed — joked, “someone’s getting fired.“Bass toldTHRthat he attempted to watchTom & Jerrybut instead was able to start viewingZack Snyder’s Justice League. After the first hour, the action film cut off and Bass was unable to view the remainder of the movie.“I just wanted to put onTom & Jerryfor background noise while I worked, and instead I watched an hour of an amazing movie,” Bass told the outlet.Ben Affleck as Batman.Warner Bros. Pictures /Courtesy Everett CollectionSnyder, 54, was initially tapped to directJustice Leaguebut stepped away from the film after the death of his daughter, Autumn, in 2017. Joss Whedon then stepped in to direct the rest of the movie allowing Snyder to cope with his loss.But after the film was released to mixed reviews in March 2018, fans began a relentless campaign for the “Snyder cut” of the film. Their bid paid off three years later when Snyder confirmed he was working on his own cut of the film for HBO Max.“I want to thank HBO Max and Warner Brothers for this brave gesture of supporting artists and allowing their true visions to be realized. Also a special thank you to all of those involved in the SnyderCut movement for making this a reality,” Snyder said last year.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.The movie features the epic team-up of DC superheroes, including Affleck’s Batman,Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman,Henry Cavill’s Superman,Jason Momoa’s Aquaman,Ezra Miller’s the Flash, Ray Fisher’s Cyborg andJared Leto’s JokerfromSuicide Squad.Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguedebuts on HBO Max on March 18.
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Justice Leaguefans got an unexpected surprise on Monday when Zack Snyder’shighly-anticipated director’s cutbriefly dropped on HBO Max ten days earlier than intended.The 4-hour-long version of 2017’sJustice League, which is set to debut on March 18, accidentally leaked on the streaming service Monday in place of the newTom & Jerrymovie, according toThe Hollywood ReporterandVariety.A spokesperson from HBO Max told both outlets in a statement, “Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewas temporarily available on HBO Max and the error was addressed within minutes.“HBO Max did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Several fans shared screenshots ofZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueplaying on their HBO Max accounts, posting some images to social media. One viewer, Doug Bass — who tweeted a photo ofBen Affleck’s Batman that has since been removed — joked, “someone’s getting fired.“Bass toldTHRthat he attempted to watchTom & Jerrybut instead was able to start viewingZack Snyder’s Justice League. After the first hour, the action film cut off and Bass was unable to view the remainder of the movie.“I just wanted to put onTom & Jerryfor background noise while I worked, and instead I watched an hour of an amazing movie,” Bass told the outlet.Ben Affleck as Batman.Warner Bros. Pictures /Courtesy Everett CollectionSnyder, 54, was initially tapped to directJustice Leaguebut stepped away from the film after the death of his daughter, Autumn, in 2017. Joss Whedon then stepped in to direct the rest of the movie allowing Snyder to cope with his loss.But after the film was released to mixed reviews in March 2018, fans began a relentless campaign for the “Snyder cut” of the film. Their bid paid off three years later when Snyder confirmed he was working on his own cut of the film for HBO Max.“I want to thank HBO Max and Warner Brothers for this brave gesture of supporting artists and allowing their true visions to be realized. Also a special thank you to all of those involved in the SnyderCut movement for making this a reality,” Snyder said last year.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.The movie features the epic team-up of DC superheroes, including Affleck’s Batman,Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman,Henry Cavill’s Superman,Jason Momoa’s Aquaman,Ezra Miller’s the Flash, Ray Fisher’s Cyborg andJared Leto’s JokerfromSuicide Squad.Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguedebuts on HBO Max on March 18.
Justice Leaguefans got an unexpected surprise on Monday when Zack Snyder’shighly-anticipated director’s cutbriefly dropped on HBO Max ten days earlier than intended.
The 4-hour-long version of 2017’sJustice League, which is set to debut on March 18, accidentally leaked on the streaming service Monday in place of the newTom & Jerrymovie, according toThe Hollywood ReporterandVariety.
A spokesperson from HBO Max told both outlets in a statement, “Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewas temporarily available on HBO Max and the error was addressed within minutes.”
HBO Max did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Several fans shared screenshots ofZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueplaying on their HBO Max accounts, posting some images to social media. One viewer, Doug Bass — who tweeted a photo ofBen Affleck’s Batman that has since been removed — joked, “someone’s getting fired.”
Bass toldTHRthat he attempted to watchTom & Jerrybut instead was able to start viewingZack Snyder’s Justice League. After the first hour, the action film cut off and Bass was unable to view the remainder of the movie.
“I just wanted to put onTom & Jerryfor background noise while I worked, and instead I watched an hour of an amazing movie,” Bass told the outlet.
Ben Affleck as Batman.Warner Bros. Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection
Snyder, 54, was initially tapped to directJustice Leaguebut stepped away from the film after the death of his daughter, Autumn, in 2017. Joss Whedon then stepped in to direct the rest of the movie allowing Snyder to cope with his loss.
But after the film was released to mixed reviews in March 2018, fans began a relentless campaign for the “Snyder cut” of the film. Their bid paid off three years later when Snyder confirmed he was working on his own cut of the film for HBO Max.
“I want to thank HBO Max and Warner Brothers for this brave gesture of supporting artists and allowing their true visions to be realized. Also a special thank you to all of those involved in the SnyderCut movement for making this a reality,” Snyder said last year.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
The movie features the epic team-up of DC superheroes, including Affleck’s Batman,Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman,Henry Cavill’s Superman,Jason Momoa’s Aquaman,Ezra Miller’s the Flash, Ray Fisher’s Cyborg andJared Leto’s JokerfromSuicide Squad.
Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguedebuts on HBO Max on March 18.
source: people.com
