With James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe drawing nearer, one DC Comics run is perfect for Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, announced part of the DC Universe’s forthcoming slate of properties, titled “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.” The new DC Universe will only be a partial reboot of the original DCEU, and while key characters like Superman and Batman will be recast, other equally important characters, such as Wonder Woman and Aquaman, may retain their original DCEU actors. Gal Gadot’s status as Wonder Woman in the new DC Universe is unclear for now, but she can and should continue to play the iconic role in the rebooted universe.
Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3 was canceled in December 2022, but Jenkins’ involvement in the franchise is not necessarily over. James Gunn has since clarified that Gal Gadot has not been fired and remains enthusiastic to continue having her play Wonder Woman. Moreover, Gadot has met with Gunn to discuss her future in the DC Universe. While Henry Cavill and Dwayne Johnson announced their departure or absence from DC, respectively, Gadot made no such announcement following her meeting with Gunn. Even in a soft-rebooted DCU, Gal Gadot should continue to play Wonder Woman, and Greg Rucka’s Wonder Woman: Rebirth comic run is the perfect source material for Gadot’s next Wonder Woman solo movie.
