Christopher Nolan Praises Zack Snyder's 'Watchmen' as 'Ahead of Its Time'

Snyder's 2009 superhero film gains recognition for its innovative approach, while the director considers future adaptations within the Marvel universe.

• Christopher Nolan, director of 'Oppenheimer', has praised Zack Snyder's 'Watchmen' as being 'ahead of its time', particularly in its depiction of a superhero ensemble, a concept that was later popularized by Marvel's 'Avengers'.
• Snyder's 'Watchmen', a 2009 adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel, underperformed at the box office but has since been recognized for its innovative approach to the superhero genre.
• Snyder has expressed interest in adapting 'Elektra Lives Again' within the 'Daredevil' Marvel universe, or continuing on 'The Dark Knight' trilogy with a 'Dark Knight Returns' adaptation.
• Actor Patrick Wilson, who starred in 'Watchmen', echoed Nolan's sentiments, stating that the film was the only one of his movies that he's watched 'front to back' since its premiere.
• Alan Moore, creator of 'Watchmen', has criticized the HBO-Damon Lindelof reimagining of the IP for a TV series and expressed concern about the superhero genre's implications for the future.

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