Biography
Zachary Edward Snyder (born March 1, 1966) is an American filmmaker. He made his feature film debut in 2004 with Dawn of the Dead, a remake of the 1978 horror film of the same name. Since then, he has directed or produced a number of comic book and superhero films, including 300 (2006) and Watchmen (2009), as well as the Superman film that started the DC Extended Universe, Man of Steel (2013), and its follow-ups, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017), the latter of ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
2024
Director of Photography, Director, Producer
The rebels gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made.
Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon
2024
as Self
Go behind the scenes with director Zack Snyder and the cast and crew of his epic sci-fi saga as they bring a vast new sci-fi universe to the screen.
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
2023
Director of Photography, Director, Screenplay
When the ruthless forces of the Motherworld threaten a quiet farming village on a distant moon, a mysterious outsider becomes its best hope for surviv...
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
2023
as Self
Short documentary about The Flash from comic book creation to film and television hero.
Army of Thieves
2021
Story, Producer
A mysterious woman recruits bank teller Ludwig Dieter to lead a group of aspiring thieves on a top-secret heist during the early stages of the zombie ...
The Suicide Squad
2021
Executive Producer
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X...
Creating an Army of the Dead
2021
as Self
Zack Snyder and his Army of the Dead team dive into the film's wild stunts, groundbreaking effects and the evolution of the zombie genre.
Army of the Dead
2021
Producer, Director, Screenplay
Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble: venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest...
Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021
as Man in Coffee Shop (uncredited)
Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahu...
Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021
Additional Photography, Director, Story
Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahu...
Wonder Woman 1984
2020
Producer
A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.
Aquaman
2018
Executive Producer
Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.
Justice League
2017
Story, Director
Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisti...
Snow Steam Iron
2017
Director, Screenplay, Producer
“Snow gently falls on the blood-stained streets of a seedy out-of-time New York City. Steam envelopes the nightmare unfolding within its narrow alleys...
Etta's Mission
2017
Writer
Etta Candy and the rest of the Wonder Woman team meeting up to discuss a top-secret mission.
Wonder Woman
2017
as U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.
Wonder Woman
2017
Producer, Story
An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.
Suicide Squad
2016
Executive Producer
From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, un...
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016
Director
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, mode...
DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
2016
as Self
A documentary special taking a look at the upcoming films making up the DC Universe. Kevin Smith hosts with Geoff Johns, as they take a look at Batman...
300: Rise of an Empire
2014
Screenplay, Producer
Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massiv...
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
2013
as Self
A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explor...
Superman 75
2013
Director
An animated short about the 75 years of Superman.
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
2013
as Self
This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward t...
Man of Steel
2013
Director
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he w...
Sucker Punch
2011
Screenplay, Director, Producer
A young woman, institutionalized by her abusive stepfather, retreats into a vivid fantasy world where she envisions a plan to escape. Gathering a grou...
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
2010
as Self (archive footage)
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
2010
Director
When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.
The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics
2009
as Self
The history and impact of the graphic novel Watchmen.
Tales of the Black Freighter
2009
Writer, Executive Producer
A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.
Under the Hood
2009
Executive Producer
Stars from the Watchmen movie team up in the amazing live-action/CGI Under the Hood, based on Nite Owl's powerful firsthand account of how the hooded ...
Watchmen
2009
as Commando in Vietnam (uncredited)
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the mas...
Watchmen
2009
Director
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the mas...
300
2007
Director, Screenplay
Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against t...
The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed
2004
Thanks
During the film Dawn of the Dead, the survivors in the shopping mall communicate with a lone man named Andy, who is on the top of a building across th...
Dawn of the Dead
2004
as Commando at White House (uncredited)
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
Dawn of the Dead
2004
Director
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
The Only Witness
2003
Second Assistant Director
After witnessing a brutal murder, a little girl is quickly surrounded by a group of law-enforcement professionals and a psychologist.
Morrissey: ¡Oye Esteban!
2000
Director
!Oye Esteban! collects 18 music videos from the King of Manchester Mope, Morrissey. The former singing star of the Smiths is featured prominently in a...
For a Moment Alive
1990
Writer, Director
A wandering samurai is plagued by visions of a beautiful woman killed by his own blade.
Michael Jordan's Playground
1990
Director
This made-for-video production mixes highlights of Michael Jordan from the '80s with a fantasy storyline of a high school teen named Walt, who has bee...
Road to Justice League
N/A
as Himself
Zack Snyder looks back on his trilogy in the DC Universe.
Blood and Ashes
N/A
Writer
A love story between Alexander the Great and Hephaestion. Script in development.
Horse Latitudes
N/A
Director, Writer, Director of Photography
A photograph becomes the catalyst for two men to undertake a deadly journey into the rugged wilderness of South America.
Untitled Animated Rebel Moon Spin-off Short
N/A
Original Film Writer, Producer
An animated short film will explain the story of the shadowy figures known as Kali, who power the empire's most dangerous technology.
Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film
N/A
Director, Producer, Screenplay
In a high-stakes world of life and death, an elite LAPD unit is relentlessly confronted with the unforgiving collision of law and morality.
Brawler
N/A
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Rising from the rough streets of Los Angeles, a young fighter gets a shot at a UFC championship, battling his inner demons as he fights for redemption...