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NETFLIX fans are furious as Army of the Dead's sequel movies and TV shows have been quietly axed. The original film - directed and co-written by Zack Snyder - made its debut on the streaming platform in May 2021. 4 Army of the Dead starred WWE legend Dave Bautista Credit: NETFLIX 4 The zombie flick dropped on Netflix in 2021, but it appears future plans have been shelved Credit: �2021 Netflix, Inc.

4 Ella Purnell also had a central role in the quirky zombie movie Credit: Clay Enos/NETFLIX Its unique premise followed a group of mercenaries planning a Las Vegas casino heist during a zombie apocalypse . However, hope for more Army of the Dead sequels or TV shows has been dashed. Zack and wife Deborah, who is also his producing partner, told The Wrap that a planned animated series and sequel films had been quietly cancelled.



On X, one user wrote: "Netflix has cancelled the animated series & planned sequel to Army of the Dead (Planet of the Dead). Zack says he's now working on a 'smaller' film ." Read more on Army of the Dead DEAD BAD Netflix's Army of the Dead viewers all have the same complaint about zombie movie Another added: "This is really sad to me.

I loved Army of the Dead and Army of Thieves and wanted more." Originally, there had been expansive plans for several follow-ups and spin-offs. One of which, a prequel titled Army of Thieves, was released in 2021.

The filmmaker said: “We are very ambitious with everything.” Most read in Film SITES, CAMERA, ACTION Scotland on cusp of becoming movie powerhouse, says Braveheart star WON HIM OGRE Spielberg admits Shrek is 'way better' with Scots accent after film dubbed SNEAK PEEK Scots amazed after The Batman trailer teases scenes shot in Glasgow Army of the Dead starred former WWE wrestler turned movie star Dave Bautista in the lead role of Scott Ward, a former zombie war hero hired by a casino boss to get back $200million sitting below the casino strip. Bautista has also notably appeared in Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Drax the Destroyer from Guardians of the Galaxy.

Trailer for Zack Snyder Netflix zombie drama with Dave Bautista Meanwhile, the Army of the Dead cast also included Ella Purnell, Omari Harwick, Tig Notaro, Hiroyuki Sanada and Garret Dilllahunt. Aside from the undead drama, Zack has also produced another Netflix film franchise. Rebel Moon is an epic space opera in the vein of Star Wars.

It is likewise set in a fictional galaxy, the imperialistic Motherworld, with the main character coming from a farming colony. To date, there have been two films released - Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) and Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. In the first movie, a former solider ventures on a quest to recruit warriors from across the galaxy to make a stand against military force The Imperium.

A central cast including Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ray Fisher, Cary Elwes, and Anthony Hopkins appear in both films. Read more on the Scottish Sun DON'T FRY Rochelle Humes reveals pregnancy drama left her hunting for notorious Scots grub WEIGH TO GO Michelle McManus is slimmer than ever as she reveals 9st weight loss Ed Skrein and Michiel Huisman, who played the same character in Game of Thrones, also have starring roles. Army of the Dead and Rebel Moon are available to watch on Netflix .

4 Army of the Dead had a prequel film, Army of Thieves, also release in 2021 Credit: © 2021 Netflix, Inc..

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