DC's "Thunder Shazan 2" has a polarized reputation, and the director announces that he will not make a superhero movie for the time being.
CTOnews.com March 21 news, DC superhero movie Thunder Shazan! Wrath of the Gods (Thunder Shazan 2) was released simultaneously in overseas and mainland theaters on March 17, and currently grosses only 33 million yuan at the mainland box office.
David F. Sandberg, director of the Thunder Shazan series, said on Twitter today, "Thunder Shazan!" Wrath of the Gods has a polarized reputation on rotten tomatoes and gets the lowest critic score and the highest audience rating, and he no longer likes making superhero movies. He wants to go back to horror movies (and try something new).
Sandberg also said that to be clear, he did not regret making the Thunder Shazan series. "I learned a lot and started working with some really great people. Making these two films is a very challenging but valuable experience."
CTOnews.com query found, "Thunder Shazan!" Wrath of the Gods is indeed fragmented in the score of rotten tomatoes, with only 53% for critics and 87% for viewers.
The director used to be a horror film professional, and his works include "after the Lights" and "Annabel 2". His style is quite different from that of science fiction comedies such as "Thunder Shazan".