9 photos that show how 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' looks without visual effects

Kirsten AcunaMar 30, 2021, 00:54 IST

Zack Snyder is seen on set with Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, and Jason Momoa going over a scene for his "Justice League."HBO Max

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for "Zack Snyder's Justice League."
HBO Max released a small five-minute look at what went into creating its four-hour "Snyder cut."
The behind-the-scenes clip contains candid footage of the cast and crew laughing on set.

Batman leads the heroes into Steppenwolf's hideout.

Ben Affleck is back as Batman in "Zack Snyder's Justice League." HBO Max

Batfleck looks a bit different without the cape.

That twisted metal rail was real. HBO Max

Aquaman rescues a sailor from his sinking ship early in the film.

Arthur Curry saves a man from drowning in "Zack Snyder's Justice League." HBO Max

Jason Momoa was really doused with water on set while standing atop a massive prop.

A green screen can be seen filling in for the background. HBO Max

The Amazons fly off the backs of horses during a flashback scene where they fight off Darkseid.

An Amazon jumps high into the air ready to attack. HBO Max

In reality, some were pulled into the air, but there weren't any horses on set.

This actress was surrounded by green screen. HBO Max

The heroes unite on screen celebrating the defeat of Steppenwolf at the film's end.

One of a few heroes shots for the film. HBO Max

Ray Fisher was wearing a special outfit for that scene while Superman's on-set costume was blue and red.

Superman and Batman's capes were added in later as was much of Cyborg's look. HBO Max

When Superman is resurrected, he's met by Aquaman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Cyborg.

Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher all have eyes on Henry Cavill's Superman. HBO Max

There really were flowers and barricades behind them, but that was it.

When Fisher stuck out his arm at Superman, there was no massive attachment there. HBO Max

The Amazons seal the gate of the Penetralium with large hammers.

Queen Hippolyta runs past the Amazon warriors, telling them to seal the gates to protect a Mother Box. HBO Max

In reality, the women were striking rectangular green blocks and weren't inside any structure.

The room was quite brightly lit where they filmed. HBO Max

The Justice League exited a ship to fight off Steppenwolf at the movie's end.

The Justice League emerge from Batman's ship. HBO Max

They were really in something that resembled a ship, but the entire background was green screen.

The actors are lit up a bit more here. HBO Max

Jason Momoa arrived in the nick of time to help slow down a giant wave from submerging the Justice League under Gotham Harbor.

Aquaman came to save the day. HBO Max

In reality, Momoa wasn't fending off any waves.

Momoa gets ready to slam down his mother's trident. HBO Max

We saw Ben Affleck's Batman and Jared Leto's Joker share their first dialogue in the DCEU in an apocalyptic nightmare of the future.

This was the one major reshoot Ben Affleck did for the "Snyder cut." HBO Max

In reality, Zack Snyder filmed this scene from his backyard during the pandemic.

Zack Snyder himself is seen capturing footage of the apocalyptic epilogue seen in his "Snyder cut." HBO Max

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