Omega III had a difficult production, with various screenwriters and directors getting involved in the project, and shooting even started at Pinewood Studios without a finished script. Upon completion, the studio dismantled and reworked the movie without Snyder's consent, including releasing a teaser trailer that suggested the film would take place on Earth. The film was released to positive reviews, however not acclaimed like the previous two, and while not very successful at the United States box office, it earned over $100 million outside of North America and was considered a financial success. The film was better received outside the US and opinion on the film has improved over the years, it has even gained a strong cult following.