Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation: Gal Gadot Explains What Happened
Gal Gadot says she was initially told a third Wonder Woman movie would be developed with her, but that plan disappeared as DC Studios rebooted its movie universe. In new comments made while promoting The Runner, Gadot said the transition was not handled elegantly and also reflected on Henry Cavill’s Superman exit and Patty Jenkins leaving the franchise.
The comments give fans one of the clearest first-person accounts yet of how the previous Wonder Woman series ended. For broader context on the new DCU, see our Batman: The Brave and the Bold update.
Table of Contents
- Was Wonder Woman 3 actually planned?
- What did Gal Gadot say?
- Why was Wonder Woman 3 cancelled?
- What happened with Patty Jenkins?
- How does Henry Cavill’s exit connect?
- Would Gadot return now?
- What happens to Wonder Woman in the DCU?
1. Was Wonder Woman 3 Actually Planned?
According to Gal Gadot, she was told that a third movie would be developed with her returning as Wonder Woman. She said James Gunn and Peter Safran initially gave her the impression that development would continue.
That makes the later disappearance of the project especially notable. The previous Wonder Woman series had already produced the 2017 original and 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984.
2. What Did Gal Gadot Say About the Cancellation?
Gadot described the franchise transition as something that could have been handled better. She said the way her third film, Henry Cavill’s Superman future, and Patty Jenkins’ exit unfolded was not especially elegant.
Her comments stop short of attacking the current DC leadership. Instead, she framed the situation as a difficult professional transition and said everyone involved has moved forward.
3. Why Was Wonder Woman 3 Cancelled?
The planned third film disappeared during DC Studios’ larger franchise reboot. Gunn and Safran began building a new continuity after taking control of DC Studios, which meant many projects and casting plans associated with the previous DC movie universe were reassessed.
No standalone Gal Gadot-led Wonder Woman 3 is currently on DC Studios’ announced slate.
4. What Happened With Patty Jenkins?
Patty Jenkins directed both of Gadot’s solo Wonder Woman movies and had been associated with plans for another installment. That version did not move forward as the studio changed direction.
Gadot’s latest comments place Jenkins’ exit alongside the broader restructuring rather than treating it as an isolated creative decision.
5. How Does Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit Connect?
Gadot also referenced Henry Cavill’s departure as another example of the difficult transition between DC eras. Cavill had briefly announced his Superman return before the new leadership ultimately chose to move forward with a different version of the character.
The same reset affected several major characters and explains why the new DCU cannot be treated as a direct continuation of Gadot’s Wonder Woman films.
6. Would Gal Gadot Return as Wonder Woman Now?
Gadot says she is not sure she would return even if the opportunity appeared today. She cited her family life and the amount of time a major superhero production requires.
The timing matters because Gadot made these comments while promoting her new Prime Video thriller. You can see our guide to The Runner on Prime Video for her latest release.
7. What Happens to Wonder Woman in the New DCU?
The character Wonder Woman remains an important part of DC, but Gadot’s version is not currently attached to a confirmed third solo film. DC Studios can eventually introduce or develop Wonder Woman again without continuing the previous trilogy.
Until the studio announces a new project, the key distinction is simple: Wonder Woman as a character is not cancelled, but Gal Gadot’s planned Wonder Woman 3 did not survive the franchise reset.
Final Take
Gal Gadot’s latest comments clarify that she believed Wonder Woman 3 was moving forward before DC’s reboot changed the plan. She now describes the transition as poorly handled in places, while also saying she has moved on and is uncertain she would commit to another long superhero production today.
Sources
Variety: Gal Gadot on Wonder Woman 3 and DC exits
DC: Wonder Woman (2017)