Rebel Moon Part One - A Child of Fire unconventional premiere: When and where to watch

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Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon: Part One — A Child of Fire. Scheduled for streaming on Friday, Dec. 22, this Netflix Original will deviate from the norm, allowing subscribers to catch it a night earlier, on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10:00 p.m. EST, with west coast viewers gaining access even earlier.

Early Premiere Schedule

• Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m. PST
• Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10:00 p.m. EST

This unusual move to alter the release time is a departure from Netflix's typical approach, often seen with reality shows rather than scripted content. The shift may indicate Netflix's desire to recapture the communal viewing experience reminiscent of cable television, following a similar approach used for the Squid Game: The Challenge finale.

Director's Cut and Expanded Content

Netflix is not only dividing Rebel Moon into two parts, with the second installment premiering in April 2024, but the films are also receiving a second, R-rated director's cut. This extended version will feature additional mature content, distinguishing it from the PG-13 rating of the standard release.

The release date for the director's cut remains uncertain, and Netflix has not clarified if both versions will debut simultaneously. Some critics argue that having two versions, especially with Snyder's creative freedom, might be unnecessary. Previous Netflix releases, like Martin Scorsese's The Irishman in 2019, and notable 2023 films like Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, have proven the appeal of longer, R-rated content.

Director's Cut Insights from Zack Snyder

In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Snyder provided insights into the director's cut, describing it as having a «slightly