Zack Snyder Plans UFC Film Brawler with Dana White

Zack Snyder is set to direct a new mixed martial arts film titled Brawler, in collaboration with the UFC and Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh. The movie will follow a young fighter from Los Angeles who battles personal demons while striving for a UFC championship. Snyder, who will co-write the film with Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad, expressed his honor in partnering with the UFC, emphasizing the compelling stories behind fighters. UFC CEO Dana White and Alalshikh have praised Snyder's unique cinematic style and storytelling abilities. While the film's release date has not been announced, it marks a shift for Snyder from his previous genre work in superheroes and sci-fi. This project is part of Snyder's broader collaboration with Netflix, which includes another film about the LAPD currently in development.