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One week after the release ofZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueon HBO Max, a black-and-white version calledZack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice Is Graywas released on the platform. It left the fans wondering if the new version contained any new scenes but all doubts were cleared as the film was just a black-and-white version of the original movie. So what was the difference?
To start things off, the black-and-white version is what director Zack Snyder wanted his fans to see as the director and his team’s efforts truly emerged in this version of the film. It does not feel like a cash grab as it is not just a black-and-white filter slapped on the movie as it was made very specifically for fans who wanted the true Snyder experience.
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What’s the difference betweenZack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice Is Grayand the original film?
If one wishes to watchZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueon HBO Max, they will stumble upon two versions of the film: one regular version andZack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice Is Gray. The primary difference between the two is that theJustice Is Grayversion is in black-and-white. Now, some people obviously see it as a money-making opportunity but there’s more to it: the black-and-white version completely changes the movie’s feel.
Apart from this, the film is boxed in a 4:3 aspect ratio, making it different from all the mainstream films.Zack Snyderspecifically wanted his fans to see this version of the movie. Several films in the past have been re-released in black and white including,Mad Max: Fury RoadandLogan. The change may seem insignificant to some but it completely changes the experience for a cinephile.
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This scene in the film was initially changed
Before the release of the film, there were rumors that one scene in the film was changed but it never made it to the final cut. Snyder later released that changed scene on his Twitter/X account.
We live in a society… where you can watch#ZackSnydersJusticeLeagueon@HBOMax.https://t.co/8l3CwvynZq#SnyderCut#UsUnited#AFSP#weliveinasocietypic.twitter.com/V8pmWFnVIf
— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder)August 05, 2025
So, the question that now arises is: Which version is better? It just comes down to personal preference. For Snyder’s fans, the film is a treat to watch but at the same time, not everyone is a huge fan of it. However, it is safe to say that theJustice Is Grayversion certainly brings out a different cinematic experience for the viewers.
Farhan Asif
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Farhan Asif is a gaming writer at FandomWire who specializes in video games/franchises like Helldivers 2, GTA, and Call of Duty. Apart from 1600+ published articles for FandomWire, he has also written more than 750 articles for AnimatedTimes. He has a passion for coding and is pursuing a degree in computer science. During his free time, Farhan loves to play video games and hopes to create a video game of his own one day.
