Snyder fans launch garbage truck campaign to protest DC reboot during Superman opening weekend
Cavill has worn the traditional red and blue colours of the superhero in previous films. PHOTO: FILE
While DC Studios has moved on from Zack Snyder’s vision, his fans continue pushing the #RestoreTheSnyderVerse movement—this time using a garbage truck in New York City to spread their message. As reported by MovieWeb and shared by @DarkKnightsFan on X (formerly Twitter), a group of Snyder supporters hired a refurbished electric garbage truck over the weekend to promote their campaign.
The truck was equipped with electronic billboards displaying content related to Snyder’s DC films, including Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The truck’s right side featured Snyder’s concept art and behind-the-scenes clips of Henry Cavill. The left side looped fan-made trailers and campaign videos, turning the vehicle into a mobile tribute to Snyder’s DC era. The rear of the truck read “Say his name... Worldwide” and included the hashtags #HenryCavillSuperman and #WalletsClosed—referencing a boycott of James Gunn’s Superman by Snyder loyalists.
However, the boycott seemingly had little impact. James Gunn’s Superman, which opened on July 11 and stars David Corenswet as the new Clark Kent, earned $122 million domestically in its opening weekend. The film outperformed early projections and broke the record for the biggest domestic opening of any standalone Superman film, though it still trails the $166.6 million debut of Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013).
The strong performance signals a promising start for the newly rebooted DC Universe. The next film on the slate is Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock, scheduled for release on June 26, 2026. Corenswet’s Superman is expected to return in future installments, potentially becoming a central figure in the DCU for years to co