What’s Next for Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman?

The future of Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Universe is currently uncertain. Despite recent comments from the actress and DC executives James Gunn and Peter Safran about the potential for Wonder Woman 3, there’s no clear path forward. While Gadot has expressed her enthusiasm about reprising her role, behind the scenes, the situation remains complicated.

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The Uncertain Fate of Wonder Woman 3

In a recent interview, Gal Gadot confirmed that she has had conversations with James Gunn and Peter Safran, who assured her they wanted to work together on Wonder Woman 3. However, sources indicate that there are no active plans for the film to move forward at DC Studios. While Gadot’s Wonder Woman was central to Zack Snyder’s DC Universe, Gunn and Safran are focusing on creating a new, interconnected world for the DCU, with projects like Superman: Legacy taking precedence over continuing with established characters.

The only Wonder Woman-related project currently confirmed is Paradise Lost, a prequel series about Themyscira, set before Wonder Woman’s birth. This series, described as a “Game of Thrones”-style drama, does not involve Gadot’s character, leaving fans wondering about her future in the new DC Universe.

The Collapse of Wonder Woman 3

Wonder Woman 3 was initially set to be directed by Patty Jenkins, who also helmed the first two films. However, Jenkins’ plan for the third installment was rejected by Warner Bros., leading to her departure from the project. She confirmed that her vision no longer fit with the direction of the new DC Universe. Following this, Gunn and Safran took over DC Studios, and several projects, including Wonder Woman 3, were put on hold or canceled as they reshaped the entire cinematic universe.