Gal Gadot details James Gunn’s promise about Wonder Woman 3 before his DC departure
Actress Gal Gadot brought new details to light about the end of her role as Wonder Woman at DC, saying she had received assurances from co-CEO James Gunn and Peter Safran about the development of a third film. The statement, made on September 1, 2026, reignites the discussion about the behind-the-scenes overhaul of the DC cinematic universe.
Early Commitment on Wonder Woman 3
Gal Gadot revealed in a recent interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast that there was no formal communication about her departure from the role. On the contrary, the actress said that James Gunn and Peter Safran, heads of DC Studios, indicated that a new Wonder Woman film with her participation would be produced. This conversation would have taken place before the final casting decision that removed her from the role of Diana Prince.
The goodbye controversy and the reinforced version of the actress
This statement resumes a controversy that began in 2023, when Gadot had already publicly commented on the conversations for a third feature film for the heroine. At that time, questions arose about the veracity of these plans, with information that cast doubt on the existence of such a project. Now, she reinforces her version, maintaining that she heard directly from the executives about the continuity of the project with her in the cast, which highlights a change in direction in the studio’s plans compared to the initial guarantees.
Criticism of Henry Cavill and Patty Jenkins’ transitions
In addition to the case itself, the actress also made observations about other significant changes at DC. Gadot commented that Henry Cavill’s departure from the role of Superman, after announcing his return, was not handled with due elegance. The same assessment was made in relation to Patty Jenkins, director of the two Wonder Woman solo films, whose time at the studio also came to an end.
According to Gadot, these events made her realize the breadth of changes underway in the franchise, shaping her understanding of her own future and the way the studio dealt with its longtime collaborators.
Understanding DC Studios’ new vision
Despite the criticism, Gal Gadot demonstrated that she understands the position of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The actress acknowledged that the new leaders at DC Studios are on a mission to establish a new vision and are acting in accordance with their beliefs to build a universe of their own, even if this means ending important collaborations and previous plans for some of the franchise’s main names.
The future of heroin and Gal Gadot’s new projects
The character of Wonder Woman will continue to be crucial to the future of DC. A new film about the heroine is already in the development phase, now with a script written by Ana Nogueira, who is also involved in the production of Supergirl. This new production should present a new phase of Diana Prince, after saying goodbye to Gal Gadot.
While DC prepares for a new phase of Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot continues with other work outside the superhero universe. The actress stars in “Race Against Time”, a new Prime Video film, which will be released on September 2, 2026, marking another work for the Israeli star after her stint as Diana Prince.
