Superman Director James Gunn: Wonder Woman in Man of Tomorrow?
- The big question is, when are we going to see Diana Prince make her entrance into the DCU?
- Gunn, who also serves as the co-head of DC Studios at Warner Bros., recently did some rumor control on social media.
- James Gunn confirmed Wonder Woman will be part of the DC Universe (DCU) reboot, but clarified she won't appear in the first film, "Superman: man of Tomorrow," scheduled...
The DC Universe will be getting a new Wonder woman. This is certain and confirmed. The big question is, when are we going to see Diana Prince make her entrance into the DCU? With director James Gunn’s “Superman” follow-up ”Man of Tomorrow” set for next year, the rumor mill is abuzz on that front, and Gunn has now weighed in on those rumors.
Gunn, who also serves as the co-head of DC Studios at Warner Bros., recently did some rumor control on social media. He has long been big on getting ahead of rumors, dating back to debunking rumors like Hulk appearing in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” Gunn
Wonder Woman Will Join the DC Universe, But not in ‘Man of Tomorrow’
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James Gunn confirmed Wonder Woman will be part of the DC Universe (DCU) reboot, but clarified she won’t appear in the first film, “Superman: man of Tomorrow,” scheduled for release on July 11, 2025.
Confirmation and Timeline
Wonder Woman is officially slated to be included in the new DCU, as announced by James Gunn on January 23, 2024. Though, gunn stated that her introduction will not occur in “Superman: Man of Tomorrow,” the film intended to kick off the revamped universe. He addressed the rumors directly on Threads, a social media platform, responding to speculation about Gal Gadot reprising her role.
Addressing Gal gadot Rumors
Recent rumors suggested Gal Gadot might make a cameo appearance in “Superman: Man of Tomorrow.” Gunn explicitly denied this possibility, stating that Wonder Woman isn’t currently planned for that particular film. He acknowledged the widespread interest in Gadot’s potential involvement but emphasized the character’s introduction will happen at a later stage in the DCU’s growth. Gunn’s statement on Threads read, “Wonder Woman IS coming. But not to *Superman*.”
The Future of Wonder Woman in the DCU
While details remain scarce, Gunn indicated that plans for Wonder Woman are underway. He didn’t provide a specific timeline or project for her debut,but confirmed she is a key component of the overall DCU roadmap. The DCU’s first phase, consisting of five films and a streaming series, was unveiled in January 2024, but Wonder Woman’s project wasn’t among them. The first slate of projects includes “Superman,” “The Authority,” “Swamp Thing,” “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,” and “Batman: The imposter.”