Z-Realm 3: Saving Zarc



Z-Realm 3: Saving Zarc is a traditionally-animated theatrical film, and a sequel to Z-Realm 2. The movie was released just a year after the second one. In this installment, Jake and Marla must defeat the White Shadow Monster, who had possessed their friend. The movie ran for exactly an hour and a half.

Plot/Synopsis
Following the events of the second movie, Jake and Marla must go deeper into the Z-Realm to find the White Shadow Monster's weak spot and get their friend back.

Age Rating
This movie was rated PG-13, much like the second. After the script's revision, there were many S-bombs sprinkled throughout and as promised, they let Marla say the F-word. Some audiences cheered after she said it, while others gasped. As if every character hadn't been saying the S-word already up until that point. Other reasons for this rating include Marla's revealing outfit displayed in the posters and more disturbing imagery.

Common Sense Media is said to have went up in flames that day. And they never bothered the Z-Realm franchise ever again.

Production
The third film entered production around the same time as the second. In fact, it was already 75% finished when the second one was released, explaining the short gap.

The Z-Realm crew knew from the beginning that it wasn't just gonna be called "Z-Realm 3," like the last one was called "Z-Realm 2." It needed a subtitle. Shortly after the film's release, writing for the fourth one had already began.

Reception
Critics believed that this movie didn't have as good lighting as the first two, and was more focused on the dialogue and story than anything else. Audiences found this film just as enjoyable as the previous ones, even going so far as to giving it a 100%, as shown in the trailers.

Preceeded By

 * Z-Realm 2
 * Z-Realm (Film)

Succeeded By
Z-Realm 4: Dark Travel