What’s Next for ‘Army of the Dead’: ‘Italian Job’-Esque Prequel, an Anime Series, and Maybe a Sequel

[Editor’s note: This article contains major spoilers for Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead.”]When filmmaker Zack Snyder and his producer (and wife) Deborah Snyder took their original zombie movie “Army of the Dead” to Netflix, the streaming giant offered them plenty that other studios balked at: a guaranteed, multi-pronged new franchise.

As Deborah Snyder explained to IndieWire earlier this month, “I don’t think would have been made had it not been for Netflix.

Everyone has to make these safe choices and I feel with the streaming services, they’re a little bit more bold and brash, and I think that’s really good for filmmakers.”When Netflix signed on to the Snyders’ new project, they also greenlit a pair of prequels, including a film and an anime series, right out of the gate.

The film prequel, “Army of Thieves,” was filmed during the pandemic and will hit Netflix later this year.

“Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas,

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