Wonder Woman 3 — Status Update (as of 2025)
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What official sources have said
- Wonder Woman 3 was confirmed by James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, to be in development. He said in mid-2025 that “Wonder Woman is being written right now.” However, he did not confirm whether Gal Gadot will reprise the role of Diana Prince / Wonder Woman.
- Gunn also emphasized that Wonder Woman remains a priority for DC, though he cautioned that the writing process must be efficient and that scripts “shouldn’t take two years.”
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What has been cancelled or altered
- Earlier, Wonder Woman 3 under director Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot was cancelled in its prior incarnation. The script that Jenkins co-wrote was reportedly rejected by DC Studios (James Gunn & Peter Safran) because it did not align with the new vision for the DC Universe.
- After the cancellation, Jenkins publicly stated she was “open to considering anything asked of me,” but the project as she had envisioned it is “effectively ‘dead’ … in its current incarnation.”
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Current unknowns
- It is not known who will direct the new Wonder Woman film under DC Studios, or whether the story will continue with Gal Gadot or recast the role.
- It is also unclear what the plot, tone, or thematic direction will be. The previous script by Jenkins (which was cancelled) might be discarded or heavily revised.
- As of mid-2025, Wonder Woman 3 is not part of the announced slate for DCU Chapter One (the recently revealed schedule of new DC Universe films).
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What’s next / speculation
- Since Wonder Woman 3 in Patty Jenkins’ form is no longer moving forward, DC Studios is likely working on a reboot or reimagining of the character for the new DC Universe. This could involve a new origin story, different supporting cast, or even a redefinition of Diana’s role.
- The prequel series Paradise Lost is moving ahead; this series is expected to explore Themyscira and possibly tie into how Wonder Woman might be reintroduced in future films.
- Because James Gunn has stressed the importance of alignment with the new DC Universe plan, the upcoming Wonder Woman project will probably be more integrated with the other core heroes (e.g. Superman, Batman) and follow the overarching continuity set by DC Studios.
Conclusion
To sum up: Wonder Woman 3 as originally planned (Patty Jenkins directing, Gal Gadot returning, specific storyline) has been cancelled. But Wonder Woman as a character is still very much on the radar for DC, and a new version is being written and developed. Whether Gal Gadot is still involved, or whether the film will re-start fresh, remains uncertain.
