The newWonder Womanhas received her biggestDC Universeupdate yet, and I couldn’t be happier to finally see her on equal footing with the franchise’s other biggest heroes, Batman and Superman.Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman will not be returningfor theDCU’s Chapter One, with reports claiming all actors from 2017’sJustice Leaguewill be recast. The fact David Corenswet plays Superman and Jason Momoa is now Lobo, not Aquaman, helped cement that.
However, the DCU will have its own version of Wonder Woman, who has yet to be cast. I was disappointed whenGadot’sWonder Woman 3was canceled, as I believed the franchise could have bounced back from the lacklusterWonder Woman 1984. However, I have to say that I’m excited about the prospect of a new take on Diana Prince, with everything I’ve seen fromJames Gunn’s Superman moviemaking me confident about the franchise’s future. And now,Wonder Woman’s biggest DCU update yet has been shared.
James Gunn Has Confirmed A DCU Wonder Woman Movie Is Happening
Diana Prince Is Going Back To The Big Screen Soon
Wonder Woman’s DCU journey had a tumultuous start. First, Gal Gadot claimed that DC Studios co-CEOs wanted to makeWonder Woman 3with her, with reports later stating that was incorrect. Then, the character stayed in limbo for quite some time, with no projects announced for where she could make her DCU debut. Thankfully,the wait for news on Diana Prince’s theatrical return has ended, asJames Gunn confirmed a Wonder Woman movie is in development.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly, Gunn shared the biggest DCU Wonder Woman update yet, saying,“We’re working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman’s being written right now.“With the movie currently in the writing stage, it should still be some time until we see who gets cast as the DCU’s Wonder Woman. That is due to how Gunn’s rule of thumb is to only cast roles after the script of their debut project is done. That said, the Wonder Woman movie news is very exciting for a few reasons.
Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman Are Now Matched In The DCU In 2 Key Ways
DC’s Trinity Is Important For The Future Of The New DCU
DC has had to deal with criticism regarding Wonder Woman since the slate of projects for the DCU’s Chapter One was announced. While Gunn said at the time that the projects made up half of the franchise’s first chapter, fans did not take lightly to the fact that Batman and Superman had solo movies announced —The Brave and the Boldand David Corenswet’s Superman movie — andWonder Woman was nowhere to be seen on the slate.
Now, Gunn ends those complaints, withevery player from DC’s Trinity set to have a solo movie in the DCU’s Chapter One. This means that the new Wonder Woman will be on equal footing with Corenswet’s Superman and the DCU Batman in two ways. Aside from the fact all three have solo movies announced, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman also have a spinoff-like project for each. Those would beSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowfor Superman,Clayfacefor Batman, and theParadise Lostseriesfor Wonder Woman. Gunn has confirmed the latter is still “slow moving.”
Why Wonder Woman Being On Equal Footing With Batman & Superman Is So Exciting
The DC Hero Needs A Bigger Live-Action Presence
I couldn’t be more excited now that a Wonder Woman movie has been confirmed for the new DC Universe. Diana needs to be as important as Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne are in the franchise, especially sinceWonder Woman has repeatedly been given the short end of the stickin the past. Batman and Superman are heroes with several live-action movies under their belt, while Wonder Woman does have a few, but her credits pale in comparison to the duo.
Even in terms of animation, Batman and Superman have led multiple animated series, withWonder Woman never getting the iconic “The Animated Series” treatment that the other two did. Recently, what appeared to be a promising Wonder Woman video game was canceled after years of work. In short, Wonder Woman deserves to have a bigger presence in DC media, and with Gunn confirming DCU actors will play their characters in movies, series, animation, and even video games, that could now happen, and I can’t wait to seeWonder Womanthrive.
Wonder Woman
TheWonder Womanfranchise is part of the larger DC Extended Universe (DCEU), focusing on Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess and warrior who becomes the superhero Wonder Woman. The franchise began with the 2017 filmWonder Woman, which was a critical and commercial success, followed byWonder Woman 1984in 2020. These films explore Diana’s origins, her role in world conflicts, and her personal journey in adapting to the world of humans. The franchise is known for its strong feminist themes, action-packed sequences, and its portrayal of Wonder Woman as a symbol of peace and justice.
