Gal Gadot's time as Wonder Woman may have ended, but the mystery surrounding the scrapped third film just got a fresh twist. In a new interview, the actress doubled down on her claim that DC Studios co-head James Gunn personally assured her a sequel was moving forward—before the project was ultimately shelved.
Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Gadot was asked whether she ever received a formal meeting to explain her exit from the DC Universe. Her response was as candid as it was surprising: “No, they told me the opposite. They were like, ‘We’re going to develop it with you, the third…’ But I saw the way everybody else [was] handled, right?”
This isn't the first time Gadot has made such a claim. Back in 2023, she publicly stated that Gunn and producer Peter Safran had discussed developing a third Wonder Woman movie with her. At the time, reports contradicted that narrative, suggesting no such plans existed. Now, three years later, Gadot is sticking to her story, adding new context to the confusion that surrounded the DCEU's transition into the new DC Universe.
Gadot also took aim at how the departures of her colleagues were managed during the studio overhaul. She specifically called out the handling of Henry Cavill's exit as Superman and Patty Jenkins' departure from the Wonder Woman franchise. “The Henry situation was not handled elegantly, to say the least. Same with Patty. Was not handled elegantly,” she said. Cavill had famously announced his return to the role after a cameo in Black Adam, only to be forced to walk it back weeks later when Gunn and Safran took over. Gunn himself later described that situation as “unfortunate” and “unfair.”
Despite her criticism, Gadot expressed understanding for the new leadership's vision. “We’re all adults,” she said, acknowledging that Gunn and Safran are pursuing the creative direction they believe in. She stopped short of harboring any ill will, even as she reflected on the messy transition period.
While Gadot's tenure as Diana Prince appears to be over, the character of Wonder Woman isn't going anywhere. DC Studios is currently developing a new movie centered on the Amazon warrior, with Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira attached to pen the screenplay. No release date has been announced yet.
Gadot first appeared as Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, before headlining 2017's Wonder Woman and its 2020 sequel, Wonder Woman 1984. She also reprised the role in both cuts of Justice League, as well as cameos in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Flash. Her upcoming projects include the Prime Video thriller The Runner, set for release in September 2026.
As the DC Universe continues to evolve under Gunn and Safran, Gadot's comments serve as a reminder of the human cost behind corporate reboots. Whether her version of events is fully accurate or not, her frustration is palpable—and her willingness to speak out ensures this story won't fade quietly.
