Zack Snyder
Zachary Edward Snyder (born March 1, 1966) is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and cinematographer whose distinctive visual style has made him one of the most influential blockbuster directors of the 21st century. Renowned for his operatic storytelling, striking cinematography, and groundbreaking action sequences, Snyder has helped redefine the modern comic book epic and established one of the most recognizable cinematic signatures in contemporary Hollywood. After beginning his career directing commercials and music videos, Snyder made his feature film debut with the acclaimed horror remake Dawn of the Dead (2004), before achieving worldwide success with 300 (2006), whose revolutionary visual style transformed the look of modern action cinema. He followed with Watchmen (2009), Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010), and the original fantasy film Sucker Punch (2011), further cementing his reputation as one of Hollywood's most visually ambitious filmmakers. Snyder gained global recognition for launching the DC Extended Universe with Man of Steel (2013), followed by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). His original vision was ultimately realized in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), a landmark director's cut whose release followed an unprecedented worldwide fan movement, becoming one of the most significant examples of audience-driven support in film history. Beyond superhero films, Snyder has expanded his creative portfolio with Netflix productions including Army of the Dead (2021), for which he also served as cinematographer, and the epic science-fiction saga Rebel Moon (2023–2024). Alongside his wife Deborah Snyder and producing partner Wesley Coller, he co-founded The Stone Quarry, producing many of his own projects while maintaining a first-look partnership with Netflix. Widely recognized for his innovative visual language, Snyder's influence extends across modern blockbuster filmmaking. His use of stylized slow motion, mythic storytelling, and richly composed imagery has inspired filmmakers around the world. Directors such as James Cameron and Christopher Nolan have praised his work, crediting him with helping shape the visual evolution of contemporary action, science fiction, and superhero cinema. His films have cultivated a passionate global following and continue to leave a lasting impact on popular culture.
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
(Self (archive footage))
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
(Self)
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
(Self)
The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics
Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon
(Self)
Watchmen
(Commando in Vietnam (uncredited))
Dawn of the Dead
(Commando at White House (uncredited))
DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
Wonder Woman
(U.S. Soldier (uncredited))
Zack Snyder's Justice League
(Man in Coffee Shop (uncredited))
Creating an Army of the Dead
(Self)
Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of Steel
Real Super Heroes: Real Vigilantes
Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World
Teen Titans Go!
(Zack Snyder (voice))
The Studio
(Zack Snyder)
Rick and Morty
(Zack Snyder (voice))
300
(Director)
300
(Screenplay)
Dawn of the Dead
(Director)
Sucker Punch
(Screenplay)
Sucker Punch
(Director)
Watchmen
(Director)
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
(Director)
Blood and Ashes
(Writer)
Tales of the Black Freighter
(Writer)
Man of Steel
(Director)
Suicide Squad
(Executive Producer)
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
(Director of Photography)
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
(Director of Photography)
Army of Thieves
(Story)
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
(Screenplay)
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
(Director)
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
(Story)
The Last Photograph
(Director)
The Last Photograph
(Director of Photography)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
(Director)
300: Rise of an Empire
(Screenplay)
Sucker Punch
(Producer)
For a Moment Alive
(Director)
For a Moment Alive
(Writer)
300: Rise of an Empire
(Producer)
Wonder Woman
(Producer)
Sucker Punch
(Story)
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
(Producer)
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
(Producer)
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
(Director)
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
(Screenplay)
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
(Story)
Morrissey: ¡Oye Esteban!
(Director)
Wonder Woman
(Story)
Zack Snyder's Justice League
(Additional Photography)
Snow Steam Iron
(Screenplay)
Snow Steam Iron
(Director)
Snow Steam Iron
(Producer)
Michael Jordan's Playground
(Director)
Justice League
(Story)
Superman 75
(Director)
Army of the Dead
(Producer)
Justice League
(Director)
Aquaman
(Executive Producer)
Wonder Woman 1984
(Producer)
The Suicide Squad
(Executive Producer)
Under the Hood
(Executive Producer)
Tales of the Black Freighter
(Executive Producer)
Army of the Dead
(Director)
Army of the Dead
(Screenplay)
Army of the Dead
(Director of Photography)
Snow Steam Iron
(Director of Photography)
The Only Witness
(Second Assistant Director)
Army of the Dead
(Camera Operator)
Zack Snyder's Justice League
(Story)
Zack Snyder's Justice League
(Director)
Army of Thieves
(Producer)
Army of the Dead
(Story)
Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film
(Director)
Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film
(Producer)
Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film
(Screenplay)
Brawler
(Director)
Brawler
(Producer)
Brawler
(Screenplay)
The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed
(Thanks)
The Last Photograph
(Producer)
The Last Photograph
(Story)
Deviants
(Screenplay)
Escape from New York
(Director)
Escape from New York
(Screenplay)
Escape from New York
(Producer)
Twilight of the Gods
(Executive Producer)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(Co-Director)
Twilight of the Gods
(Director)
Twilight of the Gods
(Creator)