Despite Gal Gadot’s unequivocal affirmation of a third installment in the Wonder Woman film series, it seems that the higher-ups at DC are currently paying little heed to her words. Recent reports suggest that Gal Gadot’s portrayal of the iconic superhero may not grace the screens of the rebooted DC Universe any time soon. This hesitation stems from the fact that James Gunn and Peter Safran, the key players in the DC film universe, have yet to solidify any concrete plans for the eagerly anticipated third installment of this beloved female superhero series.
The buzz began when Gal Gadot herself shared insights into the current state of affairs during an interview with ComicBook.com. This interview took place as she was promoting her upcoming Netflix film, Heart of Stone. “The opportunity to embody Wonder Woman is something that I hold dear,” Gadot revealed. “It has a special place in my heart. According to the discussions I’ve had with James and Peter, we are on track to collaboratively bring ‘Wonder Woman 3’ to life.”
In a bid to assure fans and maintain the anticipation, Gadot reiterated these sentiments in an in-depth cover story for Flaunt Magazine. Here, she divulged that the co-CEOs of the superhero franchise had directly assured her of their intentions. “I was invited to a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran,” Gadot recounted. “Their exact words to me were: ‘You’re in excellent hands. We are committed to the development of Wonder Woman 3 alongside you. Your portrayal of Wonder Woman is held in high regard—you can set aside any worries.’ It appears that only the passage of time will truly unveil the course of events.”
The journey of Wonder Woman in the DC universe began with her appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Following this introduction, the character was given the spotlight in two standalone films in the subsequent years, which further solidified her as an iconic figure in the superhero cinematic landscape.
Interestingly, the wheels for Wonder Woman 3 had already been set in motion prior to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s takeover of DC Studios last year. This leadership transition had an unexpected consequence—director Patty Jenkins, who had been associated with the project, exited due to these changes. The uncertainty surrounding the project has left fans eager for more clarity.
As we eagerly await further developments, the fate of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman hangs in the balance. The assurances given by DC’s top brass are juxtaposed with their apparent delay in advancing the project. Whether the mighty Amazonian warrior graces the screens with her presence once more remains a tantalizing question, and only time will provide the answer.
