Netflix Axes Horror Series Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas, Leaving Creator Fuming

Netflix Cancels Highly Anticipated Horror Series

Netflix has made the decision to cancel the animated series Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas, much to the disappointment of fans and the show's creator. The series, which was set to be the newest addition to the franchise, has been axed just before its launch.

Creator Zack Snyder Expresses Frustration

Zack Snyder, the creator of Army of the Dead, has expressed his frustration with Netflix's decision to cancel the show. Despite having already been given the green light for a third installment, the streaming giant made the surprising move to pull the plug on the series. Snyder stated that the script was complete, the animation was nearly finished, and all the voices had already been recorded. In fact, he claimed that fans could watch the series now if it had been released.

Origin Story and Backstory Left Unexplored

Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas was supposed to delve into the origin story of one of the characters from the original film. Fans were eagerly awaiting the opportunity to learn more about Scott Ward's backstory and gain further insight into the initial zombie outbreak. Unfortunately, the cancellation of the series means that these storylines will remain untold.

Release Date Delayed and Reasons Unknown

The disappointing news comes after the release date of Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas was previously pushed back due to delays. At the time, Zack Snyder cited "technical reasons" for the hiccups. However, the exact reasons behind Netflix's decision to cancel the series remain unknown.

Fans Take to Social Media

As news of the cancellation spread, fans of the franchise took to social media to express their disappointment. Many were surprised by the decision, especially considering the popularity of the first film. One fan pointed out that a film scheduled to be released in just a month with no marketing is not a good sign. Another fan highlighted the impressive number of views the film received in its first four weeks. Despite the cancellation, Army of the Dead still managed to become one of Netflix's most-watched films, accumulating 72 million streams.

Content Shake-up: 56 Titles Leaving Netflix Next Month

Netflix recently announced that a total of 56 titles will be leaving the platform next month as part of a content shake-up. While the reasons behind Army of the Dead's cancellation remain unclear, it seems that the streaming giant is making changes to its lineup.