Summary
New reports contradict Gal Gadot's recent comments about Wonder Woman 3, suggesting that DC Studios is not actively working on the sequel.
The confusion arises when DC Studios undergoes a transition into the DC Universe and begins anew with a prequel series for Wonder Woman titled Paradise Lost.
It is uncertain whether a third Wonder Woman movie will come to fruition, and if it does, it might potentially be categorized as an Elseworlds project rather than being included in James Gunn's DC Universe.
Contrary to earlier reports and Gal Gadot's comments, it seems that Wonder Woman 3 is not currently in development at DC Studios. Recent reports from Collider and Variety indicate that there are no active plans for the sequel. This contradicts Gadot's earlier statement and has caused confusion about the direction of the DCEU as DC Studios transitions to the DC Universe. Notably, filmmaker James Gunn has yet to address the topic on his social media platforms since Gadot's initial announcement.
Could Wonder Woman 3 Still Happen?
While the reason for Gadot's mention of Wonder Woman 3 remains unclear, this new development raises the question of whether a third movie is possible in the future. However, if a sequel were to be made, it would likely be a significant amount of time from now, especially considering that DC Studios has not yet begun work on "Gods and Monsters," Chapter 1 of the series. At this point, Wonder Woman 3 would likely be treated as an Elseworlds project rather than being included in Gunn's DC Universe.
DC Studios is currently working on a Wonder Woman prequel series for Max called Paradise Lost, indicating that they are starting from scratch with the Themysciran heroine. This explains the confusion surrounding Gadot's comments. Paradise Lost will take place long before Diana's birth and will likely explore Themyscira from a different perspective than the DCEU. If Gadot is to portray Wonder Woman in this continuity, it would need to be made clear that she is playing a different version of the character rather than the DCEU iteration.
Hopefully, Gunn or Gadot will provide clarification in the upcoming weeks regarding the situation, as it is unlikely that Gadot would falsely claim to have had a meeting with DC Studios. However, it is puzzling why Gunn did not address Wonder Woman 3 immediately after Gadot's initial statement, given his usual practice of confirming or refuting news through his social media channels. Only time will reveal whether Gadot will have the opportunity to star in Wonder Woman 3 or potentially continue her role as the beloved Justice League superhero.