The director explains the “subversive quality” of some of his storytelling choices.
Warning: This article contains spoilers forRebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire.
So the superficial similarities shouldnt always be taken for granted.

Charlie Hunnam and Sofia Boutella in ‘Rebel Moon’.Clay Enos/Netflix
Take Kai, for instance.
The mercenary pilot portrayed byCharlie Hunnaminitially seems like this universes equivalent of lovable smuggler Han Solo.
He’s not the bounty hunter with the heart of gold.

Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, and Greg Kriek in ‘Rebel Moon.'.Clay Enos/Netflix
He’s a true rogue, Snyder tells EW.
To put your faith in some guy you met in a bar is slightly naive.
And thats the fun of the subversive quality to [Rebel Moons] sci-fi roots.
It does debunk, or at least play with, what you expect to happen.
the Snyder Cut) that the director says will be on Netflix at some point.
Regardless, dont expect to see Kai inRebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiverwhen it premieres next year.
Kais betrayal isnt the only surprise from the end ofRebel Moon.
After a long, hard-fought duel, Kora finally succeeds in killing Noble….or so she thinks.
That would mean they would have to go all the way back and get another guy.
Its a prize fight concept, Snyder says.
There will be a rematch!
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