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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
James Gunn reveals significant DC updates involving Wonder Woman and Justice League
James Gunn is methodically adding more characters to the new DC Universe. One of those superheroes is Wonder Woman. No plans have been announced regarding Diana Prince … until now. In an interview with EW, Gunn revealed that a Wonder Woman movie is in development and 'being written right now.' The movie is in addition to the previously announced Paradise Lost, an HBO series about the Amazonian warriors on the female island of Themyscira before the birth of Wonder Woman. Recommended Videos During an earnings call last month, Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav revealed that the four most important characters to the DC Universe going forward are Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman. Gunn confirmed Zaslav's comments and teased the importance of each character. 'I think that's accurate, actually,' said Gunn about Zaslav's comments involving the four pillar characters of the DC Universe. 'I think that he got that from something I said. I wouldn't say only those four characters, but I would say that those four characters are incredibly important to us. Right now, I feel great about where two of those characters are, and then we're dealing with the other two.' The two characters Gunn and his co-CEO of DC Studios, Peter Safran, feel confident in are Superman and Supergirl. Those two characters have movies built around their stories, with Superman opening on July 11 and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow flying into theaters on June 26, 2026. Gunn has not cast the DCU's Batman and Wonder Woman. It's unlikely the new Diana Prince will be played by Gal Gadot, who starred as Wonder Woman in the previous DC Extended Universe. As Gunn introduces more characters into the DC Universe, it will inevitably lead to a team-up movie. DC's equivalent to the Avengers is the Justice League, which features premier characters like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, and more. Gunn admitted that a team-up movie is on his mind but said, 'There is no Justice League in this world … not yet.' Gunn then playfully agreed that his Justice League plans would tie into his vision for the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. David Corenswet, who plays the Man of Steel in Superman, called Gunn's plans 'awesome' but will try not to get ahead of himself. 'So if Justice League is in the back of his mind, that sounds great to me,' Corenswet told EW. 'I'll put it at the back of my mind, and we'll see what happens.'
Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Confirms a WONDER WOMAN Movie Is in The Works at DC Studios — GeekTyrant
DC Studios is filling out its core lineup. While Superman is nearly here, and The Brave and the Bold is gearing up, co-chair James Gunn just revealed that Wonder Woman is officially getting her own standalone film in the rebooted DC Universe. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn said: 'Wonder Woman's a separate thing, slow moving, but it's moving. We're working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman's being written right now.' This upcoming movie will be separate from Paradise Lost , the HBO Max series that explores the political intrigue and ancient mythology of Themyscira. While Paradise Lost acts as a prequel, this new project will bring Diana Prince back to the forefront of the DCU's live-action films. There's no director or star attached yet, and Gunn hasn't confirmed if he's writing it himself, but he has recently hinted he was working on a secret script for a DCU project. With this timing, it doesn't take the Lasso of Truth to make a strong guess. But, we don't know for sure. There are lots of project in development at DC Studios. This also reinforces what Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said months ago, when he said Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman are the 'four foundational pillars' of the new DCU. Gunn responded to that during the interview, noting: 'I think that's accurate, actually. I think that he got that from something I said. Right now, I feel great about where two of those characters are, and then we're dealing with the other two.' Gunn seems confident in where Superman and Supergirl are positioned. Superman dropping soon and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow just wrapped filming. That leaves Batman, whose reboot The Brave and the Bold is still in development, and Wonder Woman as the current question marks, though, that's now beginning to change. As the DCU continues to evolve, we've seen some reshuffling. Projects like The Authority , Swamp Thing , Booster Gold , and Waller have reportedly been pushed back, while others like Teen Titans are suddenly stepping into the spotlight. Now, with Wonder Woman officially back on the board, DC's Trinity is slowly locking into place. Here's a snapshot of the current DCU slate: Creature Commandos (animated series) Waller (live-action series) Superman (film) Lanterns (series) The Authority (film) Wonder Woman (film) Paradise Lost (series) The Brave and the Bold (film) Booster Gold (series) Teen Titans (film) Sgt. Rock (film) Bane and Deathstroke (team-up film) Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (film) Swamp Thing (film) So, while it's early days for Wonder Woman 's return, there is official movement on it, and the path is finally clearing for Diana to re-enter the fight.
Geek Tyrant
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Teases Hopeful Wonder Woman Update Following Gal Gadot's Departure — GeekTyrant
The future of Wonder Woman in the DCU is starting to take shape, and while there's no new tiara-wearing warrior just yet, James Gunn is assuring fans that there's something brewing behind the scenes. Since Gal Gadot's reported exit from the role following her last full appearance in Wonder Woman 1984 , questions have swirled about what's next for the iconic Amazon. With Gunn and Peter Safran rebooting the entire DC universe, it's no surprise that a recast seems likely. The same has already happened with Superman, after all. Gunn recently addressed the Wonder Woman topic during a Q&A on Threads. When a fan asked, 'Do you have any updates on Wonder Woman?', Gunn responded with a short—but telling—tease: 'Not to be shared publicly yet but yes. Encouraging.' While there's still no announcement about who will wield the Lasso of Truth next, it confirms that Wonder Woman's place in the DCU is a priority that is moving forward. That lines up with what Gunn previously said about Paradise Lost , the Wonder Woman prequel series he announced as part of the DCU's new Chapter One slate. The show is still in 'very active development' and will center on the political and mythical drama of Themyscira long before Diana's birth. Even Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav made it clear that Wonder Woman isn't going anywhere. During a Q1 earnings call, he emphasized the character's importance in the studio's long-term plans: 'When you look at the major characters with — that James Gunn and Peter Safran are developing with their 10-year plan around DC, that is to build asset value for us globally everywhere in the world, Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, Supergirl. So those are — we look at those as big asset builders and big differentiators.' So while we may not have a new Wonder Woman just yet, we do know something is coming. Whether through Paradise Lost or a full-on big screen return, the Amazonian warrior's legacy is being carefully shaped behind the scenes.
