Wonder Woman Movie Reportedly Put On The Backburner!

The Wonder Woman Movie may have hit an unexpected roadblock at DC Studios. A new rumor claims the highly anticipated project has been put “on the backburner” following the disappointing theatrical performance of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

However, the report does not suggest that DC has canceled the movie. Instead, the project reportedly is not currently in pre-production.

Wonder Woman Movie Reportedly Faces a Delay

According to insider account Knight Gambit on X, the Wonder Woman Movie has been placed “on the backburner.” The insider claims the project has not been canceled. However, it is reportedly not in pre-production at the moment.

If accurate, the development could represent a significant change for DC Studios. James Gunn previously confirmed that the movie was actively moving forward, saying:

“We’re working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman’s being written right now.”

The latest rumor therefore suggests that the project’s development may have slowed since Gunn last discussed it.

Supergirl’s Box Office Performance Raises Questions

The reported shift comes after Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow struggled at the box office. The film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and reportedly had a production budget of around $170 million. It ultimately earned $125.9 million worldwide, including $72.1 million domestically and $53.8 million internationally.

The movie opened with $37.1 million domestically. Its theatrical performance reportedly made it the lowest-grossing live-action DC movie since Jonah Hex. That result could potentially influence how DC Studios approaches its upcoming projects, particularly movies built around female superheroes.

Could Supergirl’s Struggles Affect Wonder Woman?

If the rumor proves accurate, DC Studios may be reassessing some of its plans following Supergirl‘s disappointing theatrical run. The Wonder Woman Movie would represent another major female-led superhero project for the studio. Therefore, its reported pause has naturally led to speculation about whether recent box office results played a role.

However, there is currently no official evidence connecting the reported delay directly to Supergirl‘s performance. The backburner claim remains an insider report, not a confirmed studio decision.

Adria Arjona Could Still Become Wonder Woman

Another major question involves who could play Diana Prince in the new DC Universe. Adria Arjona has reportedly emerged as the expected choice to portray Wonder Woman in the DCU. She is also reportedly set to appear in Man of Tomorrow.

However, neither Arjona nor DC Studios has officially confirmed that she will play Diana. If Arjona does eventually become Wonder Woman, her debut could establish an important connection between the character and James Gunn’s growing DCU. For now, though, her casting remains unconfirmed.

James Gunn Previously Confirmed Wonder Woman’s Development

The current rumor also contrasts with comments Gunn made about the project. Gunn previously confirmed that Wonder Woman was in development and that the character’s story was being written.

That announcement gave fans reason to expect the movie to become one of the DCU’s major future projects. The latest report suggests that progress may have slowed, although it does not indicate that the studio has abandoned the project entirely.

DC Studios Has Not Confirmed the Backburner Report

For now, the Wonder Woman Movie remains officially unconfirmed as a delayed or paused project. DC Studios and James Gunn have not announced that the movie has been moved to the backburner. They also have not confirmed that Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow influenced the project’s development.

Consequently, fans should treat the latest report as a rumor until DC Studios provides an official update.

If the claim turns out to be accurate, however, it could signal a major change in the studio’s plans for Wonder Woman and its wider slate of female-led superhero movies.