The 45 biggest differences between 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and the 2017 theatrical version

Kirsten Acuna,Jason GuerrasioMar 20, 2021, 02:04 IST

"Zack Snyder's Justice League" includes so much new footage, including this new hero shot that's sure to be a fan favorite.HBO Max

Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for "Zack Snyder's Justice League."
From longer scenes to entirely new footage, there are a lot of changes in the four-hour film.
Plus, no more digitally erased Superman mustache or Cyborg saying "booyah."

The opening of the movie is completely different.

Forget the blurred-out mustache on Superman's face. HBO Max

Joss Whedon no longer has a screenwriting credit on the movie.

Sole credit now goes to Chris Terrio. HBO Max

Part 1: "Don't Count On It, Batman"

Part 1 of 6. HBO Max

The first meeting between Batman and Aquaman has been extended.

Bruce Wayne and Arthur Curry come face-to-face. HBO Max

Bruce Wayne spends time out of the batcave flying around the world.

Bruce gets more time with Alfred, outside of the batcave. HBO Max

Zack Snyder has a cameo in the movie.

Yes, that's Snyder at the real coffee shop he frequented during production. HBO Max

Wonder Woman's introduction in the movie is more inspiring.

It's tough to imagine anyone cutting this from the film now. HBO Max

Steppenwolf has been restored to his original look.

(L-R) Steppenwolf in 2017's "Justice League" vs. the "Snyder cut." Warner Bros./HBO Max

Steppenwolf's battle with the Amazons is a lot more emotional.

New footage shows the real sacrifice. HBO Max

Part 2: "The Age of Heroes"

Part 2 of 6. HBO Max

A scene now explains how Wonder Woman knows about the Mother Boxes.

Wonder Woman learns of the invasion. HBO Max

The White Stripes song "Icky Thump" is no longer in the Aquaman whiskey scene.

The new song choice makes this scene a little more somber. HBO Max

Willem Dafoe shows up as Vulko.

Willem Dafoe is in "Zack Snyder's Justice League." HBO Max

Robin Wright shows up as Antiope.

Robin Wright fights during the age of heroes. HBO Max

Darkseid is now featured in the Age of Heroes flashback.

The major villain finally gets screen time. HBO Max

Part 3: "Beloved Mother, Beloved Son"

Part 3 of 6. HBO Max

The Flash gets a new introduction.

Ezra Miller as The Flash. HBO Max

The "You Are Not Alone" poster has a significant meaning to fans and the Snyders.

There's a nod to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in the film. HBO Max

We learn a lot more about how Victor Stone became Cyborg.

Ray Fisher plays Cyborg. HBO Max

Cyborg meeting Wonder Woman is different.

(L-R) Cyborg meeting Wonder Woman in 2017's "Justice League" vs. "Snyder cut." Warner Bros./HBO Max

Part 4: "Change Machine"

Part 4 of 6 HBO Max

Batman doesn't show up until two hours into this movie.

Batman isn't seen for the first half of the movie. HBO Max

There's a subplot where people are mistaking parademons for Batman.

It's kind of humorous because the sketches do look a bit like Bats. HBO Max

Junkie XL composed an entirely new score for the film.

The squad got some new tunes to fight to. Warner Bros.

Steppenwolf has a tiny spider minion.

It's like one of Spider-Man's spider-bots, but more deadly. HBO Max

Barry's no longer scared of taking on the bad guys.

Batman doesn't have to give Barry a pep talk. HBO Max

Barry no longer falls onto Wonder Woman's chest.

This was a terrible scene. Warner Bros.

Aquaman joins the fight by riding the Stryker's Island sewer wave.

It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. HBO Max

Darkseid's sidekicks, DeSaad and Granny Goodness, are introduced.

Darkseid (left) is seen with his right-hand man, DeSaad. HBO Max

It's explained that Nazis found one of three Mother Boxes at the end of World War II.

This Mother Box has been around. HBO Max

The Justice League agrees together to resurrect Superman.

Bruce Wayne seems like a madman on a mission to resurrect Frankenstein in the 2017 cut. Warner Bros.

Lois Lane stopped working at the Daily Planet after Superman's death.

The new cut removes one of the most awkward scenes from the 2017 film. Warner Bros.

The Martian Manhunter finally appears in the film, uniting the seven Justice League heroes on screen.

It was the Martian Manhunter and not Martha Kent who went to visit Lois Lane. HBO Max

Part 5: "All the King's Horses"

Part 5 of 6. HBO Max

Barry and Cyborg don't have to dig up Superman alone this time.

It no longer feels like Flash and Cyborg received the short end of the stick. HBO Max

Cyborg hacks into Star Labs so the group can break into Zod's Kryptonian ship.

Silas tries telling everyone the Star Labs breach is a false alarm until he sees his kid. HBO Max

The "Snyder Cut" hints at another hero missing from the 2017 film.

Ryan Choi is back in the "Snyder cut." HBO Max

Wonder Woman and Aquaman die in a premonition of the future that Cyborg sees.

Dark stuff. HBO Max

We no longer hear Superman ask Batman if he bleeds.

Superman and Batman had some really cringe-y banter in the theatrical cut. HBO Max

Cyborg's dad sacrifices himself to save the world.

Cyborg has to watch his dad die. HBO Max

Part 6: "Something Darker"

Part 6 of 6. HBO Max

Lois Lane no longer tells Superman he smells good.

This scene is much more respectful of their relationship. HBO Max

The Russian family from the original movie is gone.

They served no purpose. Warner Bros.

The fight is longer, more brutal, and gives us a great action shot of the heroes.

The "Snyder cut" gives us a new hero shot. HBO Max

Cyborg no longer says "Booyah."

Cyborg. HBO Max

Barry time travels to save the world ... for now.

Barry uses his abilities to turn back time. HBO Max

Superman gets his iconic black suit and has a better entry into the final fight.

Superman was not impressed. HBO Max

Darkseid prepares to take Earth by storm.

Darkseid's not messing around. HBO Max

Epilogue

Yes, there is more. HBO Max

The original "Justice League" end-credits scene is added into the film here and dubs Arkham Asylum not a place for the insane, but one for the "emotionally troubled."

This is not seen in the 2017 cut of the film. HBO Max

It took the whole movie, but you finally see Batman and Joker face off.

Jared Leto as Joker. HBO Max

Martian Manhunter greets Bruce Wayne at the film's end.

The Martian Manhunter is seen in all his green glory. HBO Max

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