Watchmen Chapters 1 & 2 teaser trailer drops

On June 13, Warner Bros Pictures, in association with DC Comics, took to social media to unveil that the Alan Moore masterpiece Watchmen is the latest to experience the animated adaptation treatment as the graphic novel will once again be made into a film. This time, the film will be divided into two parts, allowing the timeless masterpiece to be witnessed in its brutal glory. The first chapter is slated to be released later this year.

The official teaser footage can be found in the link below:

One could note that the animation presented feels similar and builds off the foundation of Marvel Studios’ What If… and Batman and Superman: Battle of the Supersons (2022) as it’s a reactive cel-shaded approach. A few other notable factors arise from the 40-second clip, bringing the point of time constraints, with the public understanding that animated films of any nature, most notably ones that are packaged straight to home release, usually land around 75-90 minutes, which is around an hour and a half. 

As with any adaptation, the decision to split the film into two parts is a strategic one. It's a move that not only keeps the narrative and lore authentic but also adds a signature twist. This unique approach raises intriguing questions-how much of the story will be told, and what will be left to the imagination? It's a mystery that's sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. 

We all know Watchmen is such a huge journey and exploration of the superhero phenomenon, and Zack Snyder’s 2009 theatrical release did a decent job of telling the tale of the evil and deconstruction of the humanity that resides behind the masks during the tipping point of war and tragedy, as the cold war carried on. Still, Snyder relied on the patent extended cuts to keep the film as close as it could to the source material of the graphic novel. However, the reception divided audiences and critics alike. Having seen both, I feel the story still felt incomplete, so I'm unsure how an animated variation will be received.

It’s not more about quality over quantity; it’s the presence and understanding of why this latest adaptation was greenlit in the first place. Nonetheless, no proper details have been disclosed, such as the cast attached to the project. 

For those eager to delve deeper into the iconic story, there's good news. You can now easily access Zack Sndyer’s Watchmen and Damon Lindelof's HBO series adaptation, both available for streaming on MAX. This wealth of content is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Watchmen and get ready for the upcoming animated adaptation. To many the classic novel is still regarded as the best convenience to experience Moore's creative genius.

Watchmen Chapter 1 is slated for release later this year. Chapter 2 is scheduled for a 2025 release.