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A new Wonder Woman film is currently in the works, DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “Being written right now,” Gunn said when asked about the iconic character’s return to the big screen. The upcoming movie will mark a fresh start for the character, following Gal Gadot’s previous portrayals in Wonder Woman (2017), Justice League (2017), Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021), and a brief appearance in The Flash (2023). However, with Gunn and co-chief Peter Safran overseeing a full reboot of the DC Universe, Gadot will not reprise the role. According to Variety, alongside the film, an HBO Max series exploring Wonder Woman’s mythological homeland of Themyscira is also in development. “It’s slow moving, but it’s moving,” Gunn said of the series. BTS aims for 2025 reunion as RM and V complete military service The prospective Wonder Woman film is part of a broader slate of DC projects currently in development. The first film in the new DC Universe, Superman, written and directed by Gunn and starring David Corenswet, is set to premiere in July. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, is scheduled for release in June 2026 with Milly Alcock in the lead role. Gunn also hinted at another Superman film. “But is it a straight-up Superman sequel?” he said. “I would not say necessarily.” When asked about the possibility of a new Justice League, Gunn gave a brief but suggestive answer, “Sure.”

DC Studios is grappling with uncertainty over its Batman-related projects, as the future of “The Batman” sequel and “The Penguin” TV series remains unclear. Despite previous speculation, DC Studios co-head James Gunn firmly ruled out the possibility of Robert Pattinson’s Batman joining the DC Universe (DCU), according to The Hollywood Reporter. During a press event, Gunn responded to rumours about Pattinson's role in “The Brave and the Bold” by clarifying there had been no serious discussions about sharing the actor between projects. Gunn’s comments followed an interview with “The Batman” director Matt Reeves at January's Golden Globes, where he hinted at uncertainty over Pattinson’s involvement in the broader DCU. The Batman (2022), which grossed an impressive $722 million, introduced Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne, but a sequel has faced multiple delays. Although “The Batman” Part II is slated for release in autumn 2027, it will be over five years since the original film's debut. According to DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran, Reeves has yet to submit a complete script, though what has been shared so far is "incredibly encouraging." Will Smith wins $1.7m copyright lawsuit over Gemini Man The sequel and the spin-off series “The Penguin”, starring Colin Farrell, exist in a separate universe from the DCU. Safran said that while work continues on “The Brave and the Bold”, which focuses on Batman and his son, Damian Wayne, the involvement of director Andy Muschietti is no longer clear. Gunn has taken a more hands-on approach with the project, working closely with an unnamed writer on the script. As for “The Penguin”, the series' second season is far from certain. Safran acknowledged that several factors are in play, notably Colin Farrell’s availability and the significant makeup involved in the role, which has made the series’ future unclear. With so many moving parts, the direction of DC Studios’ Batman-related projects remains in limbo, leaving fans uncertain about what the future holds for their favourite caped crusader.