The clock is winding down to midnight, dear readers; and it’s all thanks to Watchmen: Chapter 1 being set to reintroduce Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ watershed graphic novel to the world of film. Of course, the big difference is that the 2024 movie Watchmen: Chapter 1 is a totally animated affair, and the first of a two-part, full color adaptation heading to digital platforms in August. The good news is that after watching this trailer, I have to agree with my colleagues that it’s absolutely gorgeous and holds a lot of promise. However, I still have one major concern.
Warner Bros. Animation and Paramount Pictures released the first trailer, and no you’re not seeing double with this headline. Our own Adam Holmes shared his concerns over the Watchmen animated teaser that went out in June; and his concern was more related to the world of DC Animated Movies.
My concern is very different, as I’m a huge fan of not only the original book but also director Zack Snyder’s 2009 live-action adaptation. And from what I’m seeing with this trailer for Watchmen: Chapter 1, I’m concerned that this remake may have happened way too early.
Watchmen: Chapter 1 will start counting down to Doomsday, on August 13th. In the meantime, if you want to revisit Zack Snyder’s version, as well as HBO’s limited series sequel to the original graphic novel, you can use that Max subscription of yours to indulge in some unforgettable nostalgia.
More to come…
