The Snyder Cut Is The Past: Here’s The Full Future Slate Of DC Superhero Films & TV Projects - Page 5 of 6

“Wonder Woman 3”
Though “Wonder Woman 1984” might have been a critical flop compared to the first film, there’s no denying fans really enjoy Gal Gadot’s take on the Amazonian warrior. Immediately upon the release of the sequel in December 2020, WB announced plans for a third film that would reunite Gadot with filmmaker Patty Jenkins. And though the filmmaker didn’t outright say it wouldn’t happen, Jenkins has hinted in interviews that she may not be the director on the feature, despite WB’s announcement. Regardless, “Wonder Woman 3” is definitely going to happen, it’s just a matter of when.
Release Date: Nothing has been confirmed but it’s safe to assume WB wants to keep the “Wonder Woman” train chugging along, so a 2023 target date isn’t out of the question. However, if the studio is keeping Patty Jenkins around, that date will likely not happen, as she is busy with a new “Star Wars” feature for Lucasfilm, which won’t arrive until December 2023.

“Zatanna”
Emerald Fennell
made waves when her directorial debut, “Promising Young Woman,” was released in early 2021. That film has gone on to earn a ton of acclaim and awards recognition, making her an easy choice to write the script for the forthcoming superhero film, “Zatanna.” The film, which is based on the DC character of the same name, will presumably follow the adventures of the DC universe’s most famous magician, as she battles supernatural forces. Though “Zatanna” may not be a household name, as of now, the film is likely going to be connected to the aforementioned “Justice League Dark” and “Constantine” TV series, as the character has mingled with those characters quite a bit in the comics.
Release Date: Fennell has recently said she isn’t even done with the first draft of the script for “Zatanna,” so it’s unlikely the film will arrive before the end of 2023, at the earliest.

Likely Deader Than Bruce Wayne’s Parents…
“Booster Gold”
Back in 2016, it was announced that Greg Berlanti was set to write and direct a feature film based on the DC superhero Booster Gold. However, since then, there hasn’t been much said about the film. As recent as 2018, we’ve seen Berlanti swear the film is still in development but won’t be connected to the DCEU in any way. But let’s be honest, this doesn’t seem like a project that has much of a shot getting in front of cameras, as its a C-list character and it’s clear WB has different ideas about where the DC films are going now than when “Booster Gold” was originally put in development half a decade ago.

“Cyborg”
Now is definitely not the time to try to recap all of the drama surrounding Ray Fisher and Warner Bros. that has exploded over the past year. Needless to say, after Fisher blamed Joss Whedon, Geoff Johns, and various Warner Bros. executives for abuse suffered while filming “Justice League,” it’s highly unlikely that we’ll ever see the actor suit up at Cyborg again. The most telling sign is the fact the character was written out of “The Flash,” leading many to believe Ray Fisher’s days in the DCEU are officially over.

“Deadshot”
After the massive box office success of “Suicide Squad,” reports surfaced that WB was working on a “Deadshot” spinoff film starring Will Smith, one of the best parts of the aforementioned dumpster fire. Of course, this was before the massive backlash against the film surfaced from fans and critics. And then, with the announcement that James Gunn was going to do a soft reboot of the “Suicide Squad” franchise with his upcoming “The Suicide Squad,” with Will Smith not taking part, all the chatter about “Deadshot” seemed to disappear. At this point, it seems incredibly unlikely this film will ever see the light of day. But hey, if anyone can make it happen, it’s probably Will Smith.

“Deathstroke”
Poor Joe Manganiello. Not only was the actor cast to play an iconic villain in the DC universe, Deathstroke, but he was scheduled to appear in a number of films, including his own solo adventure helmed by Gareth Evans (“The Raid”). He filmed a scene for the end credits of “Justice League,” setting himself up for a big future in the film universe. But then all of that changed when Ben Affleck stepped away from “The Batman” solo film (which would have included Deathstroke as the main villain). From there, an appearance in “Suicide Squad 2” fell apart when David Ayer was replaced by James Gunn, and the Gareth Evans-helmed “Deathstroke” film was put on the shelf because the studio was going in a different direction. Needless to say, the odds that “Deathstroke” returns in some form or fashion are extremely small.