James Gunn’s recent update on Wonder Woman has generated optimism about the character’s role in the evolving DC Universe. As part of the new DCU overseen by Gunn and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran, the franchise remains in an early phase, having just released this summer’s Superman movie. Fans and industry insiders alike are eager to see what lies ahead for Diana Prince in this revitalized universe.
In January 2023, Gunn and Safran unveiled an initial slate featuring projects such as a Batman movie, a Swamp Thing film, and TV series centered on the Green Lanterns and the Amazons of Themiscyra, Wonder Woman’s mythical home. They emphasized that this slate was tentative and flexible, with the progress of each project dependent on development readiness—a position reinforced by the varying pace of the announced titles since then.
Among these projects, the Green Lantern TV series is scheduled for a 2026 release, with Supergirl following next summer. However, several projects, including the Themiscyra series, have not advanced, even as newly announced works continue to emerge. Earlier this year, Gunn confirmed that a Wonder Woman movie is underway. His latest social media post has further boosted confidence that the character’s future within the DCU remains promising.
James Gunn Commemorates Wonder Woman’s Comic Milestone
On Threads, James Gunn marked the anniversary of Wonder Woman’s debut, first appearing in All Star Comics #8 on October 21, 1941. To pay homage to the superhero’s storied history, Gunn shared an image drawn directly from the comics, highlighting key moments from Diana Prince’s legacy.
“Over her lifetime she’s married a bird-man from another planet, shattered the moon, been turned into a gorilla, been a UN Ambassador, and so so much more. That’s living!! Happy anniversary to the great Amazonian warrior, Wonder Woman!” – James Gunn, DC Studios Co-CEO
The Importance of Gunn’s Wonder Woman Mention for Film Plans
While Gunn’s recent post might appear to simply celebrate a comic book anniversary, it carries greater significance considering his track record of spotlighting characters confirmed to be active within the DCU. For instance, Gunn previously marked Hall Jordan’s anniversary, a character set to be portrayed by Kyle Chandler in the upcoming Lanterns series. Additionally, in 2024, he observed Jimmy Olsen’s anniversary by unveiling the first images of Skyler Gisondo in Superman.
These anniversary posts serve as subtle confirmations of a character’s ongoing and planned involvement. In Wonder Woman’s case, Gunn’s tribute signals continued development for her story within the DCU. The Wonder Woman screenplay is reportedly being written by Ana Nogueira, who also wrote the script for Supergirl. Although concrete news regarding the film’s production remains scarce, it is reasonable to believe that Gunn and his team await the completion and refinement of the script before moving forward publicly.
The subsequent stage after script finalization is expected to include selecting a director and casting Diana Prince. However, this timeline largely depends on the pace and success of the scriptwriting process. Gunn has pointed out similar delays with other DC projects, such as the new Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold, which remains in development limbo due to an unfinished script.
Consequently, while Gunn’s recent update is not an official announcement about the Wonder Woman movie’s status, it indicates that the project continues to advance behind the scenes and remains a key component of the DCU’s future lineup. Fans remain hopeful for more substantial progress reports in the near term.
