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Rebel Moon Netflix Flop: Director’s Cuts Fail to Chart

The R-rated movies fail to chart, suggesting the franchise may be at a dead end. It may be time to call it quits for Rebel Moon. Despite Zack Snyder’s ambitious vision, the R-rated director’s cuts of Rebel Moon—Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Rebel Moon—Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness have failed to make a splash on Netflix’s global top 10s after their debut weekends.

Disappointing Opening Weekend

In the week of July 29th to August 4th, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie topped the charts with 12.8 million views in its first three days. Meanwhile, The Marksman, available only in five countries, barely made the top 10 with 3.6 million views. This indicates that both Rebel Moon movies garnered less than 3.6 million views, a significant drop from the initial releases.

A Stark Contrast in Viewership

PG-13 Versions’ Performance

To understand the magnitude of this decline, let’s revisit the viewership stats for the original PG-13 versions:

Week in Top 10Rebel Moon Part 1 HoursRebel Moon Part 1 ViewsRebel Moon Part 2 HoursRebel Moon Part 2 Views
154,100,00023,900,00044,200,00021,400,000
277,000,000 (+42%)34,000,00038,800,000 (-12%)18,800,000
325,100,000 (-67%)11,100,00012,300,000 (-68%)6,000,000
48,900,000 (-65%)3,900,000N/AN/A

R-Rated Versions’ Struggle

Given the extended runtimes of these R-rated cuts, their lower view counts become even more pronounced. The calculation of views based on hours watched divided by runtime further disadvantaged these films, failing to attract more than 3.6 million views.

FlixPatrol Insights

According to FlixPatrol, which tracks daily top 10s in most Netflix regions, Part One has appeared in the top 10s of 41 countries, while Part Two has been in 56 countries’ top 10s, albeit lower on the charts. This might be due to the shorter runtime of Part Two, which made it more accessible for viewers.

Rebel Moon
Rebel Moon

Comparing to Netflix’s Giants

Many Snyder fans argue that Netflix essentially received four movies for the price of two. However, when compared to Netflix’s blockbuster hits, these numbers fall short. The franchise’s lukewarm reception might prompt Netflix to reconsider future Rebel Moon installments.

Muted Marketing Campaign

The marketing for these R-rated cuts was noticeably subdued. The first PG-13 cut enjoyed a limited theatrical release, extensive marketing, and even a primetime release slot, a first for Netflix. In contrast, the R-rated versions did not receive the same promotional push.

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Critical Reception

Limited Reviews and Screeners

Reviews have not been kind to the R-rated cuts. Screeners were scarce, limiting early reviews. Only a few outlets and YouTubers were granted access to the films before their release. As a result, reviews have been slow to emerge, and critics have not been impressed.

Rotten Tomatoes Scores

The first R-rated movie has a 36% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. Our review, published this morning, gave the movies a 2 out of 5, stating, “For the most loyal of Snyder fans only. Mere sci-fi action fans can wait for something more worthy of the bloated runtimes.”

The Future of Rebel Moon

What does all this mean for the future of Rebel Moon? Despite Snyder’s plans for up to six films, the current numbers suggest that Netflix may put the franchise on hold and explore other directions. The lackluster performance of the R-rated cuts could spell the end for this ambitious saga.

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Conclusion

The Rebel Moon franchise, with its grand vision and extended director’s cuts, has not resonated with a broader audience. The failure to chart in Netflix’s top 10s and the muted marketing efforts indicate a potential shift in focus for Netflix. It seems the Rebel Moon saga may be drawing to a close, at least for now.

FAQs

Why did the R-rated cuts of Rebel-Moon fail to chart on Netflix?

The extended runtimes and muted marketing campaign contributed to lower viewership numbers, preventing them from making it into the top 10.

How did the PG-13 versions of Rebel Moon perform compared to the R-rated versions?

The PG-13 versions had significantly higher viewership, with the first part achieving 23.9 million views in its opening week.

What is the future of the Rebel Moon franchise?

Given the lukewarm reception of the R-rated cuts, Netflix may reconsider its plans for additional Rebel Moon films.

How did critics respond to the R-rated Rebel Moon movies?

Reviews have been largely negative, with the first movie receiving a 36% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and our own review giving it a 2 out of 5.

What factors contributed to the disappointing performance of the R-rated cuts?

The longer runtimes, lack of significant marketing, and limited early reviews all played a role in the underwhelming performance.

Nitika Verma
Nitika Vermahttps://khabrfactory.com/
Nitika is our resident Bollywood expert here at usainfowave. She has years of experience covering the genre and provides you here with monthly recaps of all the new Indian content on Netflix. You can find here on here main website, Access Bollywood. Resides in the United States.
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