Gal Gadot Rules Out Wonder Woman Return, Criticizes DC Studios Over Cavill and Jenkins Departures
Gal Gadot, who portrayed Diana Prince in four DC films, has said she will not reprise the role in a future Wonder Woman project. She also voiced criticism of DC Studios' handling of Henry Cavill's exit and the departure of director Patty Jenkins. The planned third Wonder Woman film was shelved after James Gunn and Peter Safran assumed leadership of the studio.
Gadot's tenure as Diana Prince spanned four films, beginning with her cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice before headlining her own solo outing in 2017. She later appeared in Justice League and returned for the sequel Wonder Woman 1984, which was directed by Patty Jenkins. A third installment had been in active development with Jenkins attached, but those plans collapsed once James Gunn and Peter Safran assumed creative control of DC Studios.
The shelving of Wonder Woman 3 came amid a broader restructuring of the DC film slate, which also saw Henry Cavill exit his role as Superman. Gadot has publicly voiced displeasure with how both Cavill's departure and Jenkins' exit were handled by the new studio leadership, signaling friction between the old guard of the DC Extended Universe and the architects of the rebranded DCU.
This story could signal to audiences that the DCU reboot represents a clean break from prior continuity, potentially alienating fans who invested in Gadot's iteration of the character. It may also shape public perception of James Gunn's leadership, as high-profile departures of beloved actors could generate skepticism about the new direction. However, reboots are common in franchise filmmaking, and the impact may ultimately be limited to a vocal segment of fandom while general audiences await the new slate.