Wonder Womanis coming to the newDC Universe, but a new update suggests that the franchise might already be setting up her replacement before she even debuts.Gal Gadot will not return as Wonder Woman. Diana Prince will be recast for theDCU’s Chapter One, and while she did not have a project announced with the franchise, she does now.
Recently, DC Studios' creative chief, James Gunn, confirmed that aWonder Woman movie is being written. This will mark the first film for the character sinceGadot’sWonder Woman 3was scrapped. There is still no word on when the script for the project will be ready, butGunn said it is a priority alongside Batman’sThe Brave and the Bold.
The new Wonder Woman will be cast once the script for her solo movie is finished, as has been the norm for mostDCU projects. However, whilethe Wonder Woman movie might be a few years away, it seems like the character’s DCU corner is being heavily discussed. A new DC update suggests it might even include Wonder Woman’s replacement.
James Gunn Has Teased Another Wonder Woman’s DCU Debut
Diana Prince’s Sister Could Soon Join Her In The New DC Franchise
After his recent confirmation that a Wonder Woman movie was in development,Gunn teased that another Wonder Woman could join the DCU. According to the director of DC’s new Superman movie,he is “very aware of Nubia,“teasing that there might be plans for Nubia to appear in future DCU projects. However, he did not say what they could be.
Still, the fact that Nubia is on Gunn’s radar for the DCU is exciting. Another positive aspect is howGunn claimed that fans who want to see Nubia enter the franchise could be happy in “the not-too-distant future.“Those comments make it seem like Gunn has more or less a clear plan of what he wants to see from Nubia.
Wonder Woman had a cameo in a non-speaking role in the animated Creature Commandos.
While Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman make up DC’s iconic Trinity in the comics, all the three characters have had legacy heroes replace them at some point.Nubia was one of those who took over for Diana Prince as Wonder Woman. Gunn’s words leave the door open for that to happen in the DCU’s future after both characters debut.
Nubia Would Be Perfect For DC’s Paradise Lost Series
James Gunn’s DC Universe Has Big Plans For Wonder Woman’s Corner
James Gunn might not have announced a new Wonder Woman movie during DC’s slate reveal for the DCU’s Chapter One. However, the studio did include a project that ties directly to Diana Prince’s world. That project wasParadise Lost,a TV show that is said to focus on the Amazons of Themyscirawith a dark,Game of Thrones-like political scenario.
However, the series is not expected to feature Wonder Woman…
Beyond that original announcement, not much is known aboutParadise Lost. However, the series is not expected to feature Wonder Woman, as the story is said to play outyears before Diana Prince was born. Based on Gunn’s new Wonder Woman comments, I believe the door is open for the DC series to introduce Wonder Woman’s replacement to the franchise.
In DC Comics,Nubia is older than Diana, having served as an important warrior for the Amazons before Diana ever became Wonder Woman. While that order is messy due to DC’s many continuity rewrites,Wonder Woman: Historia, whichJames Gunnpraised, helped show just how crucial to the Amazons Nubia was before Diana. The DCU could take notes forParadise Lost.
How Nubia Could Be Diana Prince’s Replacement In The DCU
The Two Characters Share Comic Book History
Nubia could be Diana’s replacement in a few ways. SinceParadise Lostwas conceived as the first Wonder Woman-adjacent project in the DCU, Nubia could be its lead. That way,audiences would view her as the first Wonder Woman in the franchisedespite the fact that Diana is ready to debut in a solo movie. It could go beyond that.
In the comics,Nubia assumed the Wonder Woman mantle when Diana was presumed dead. Over the next decade of DC releases, Gunn could play with that concept, and ifParadise Lostand other projects help build up Nubia before then, she could be accepted as the Wonder Woman replacement. That said, both heroes could also co-exist with the title.
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After Diana returned in the comics, not dead as the others thought,she allowed Nubia to continue being Wonder Woman alongside her.Spider-Man: No Way Homerecently showed the power of having multiple heroes with the same title working together. With solid buildup, Nubia could become just as popular as Diana in terms of being the DCU’s Wonder Woman.
The New DC Universe Can Focus On Wonder Woman’s Extended Family
The Character’s Family Of Heroes Has Immense Potential For The DCU
I like the idea of both characters sharing the Wonder Woman mantle in the future. Diana Prince’s corner of the DC Universe in the comics is rich, possessing many characters brimming with potential. Nubia’s teased DCU debut by Gunn could be the first step tobringing the rest of the Wonder Woman family to live-action, which I would love to see.
All the Wonder Girls could come to the franchise, with Donna Troy and Cassie Sandsmark being perfect for stories that involve other corners of the DCU, as they were both prominent members of different iterations of the Teen Titans. Recently, Gunn talked about how there are DCU projects being developed in different countries, mentioning Brazil. That is Yara Flor’s home.
The concept of a Wonder Woman family in live-action makes even more sense when analyzing the rest of the DCU. Multiple Green Lanterns will appear in HBO’sLanterns.Superman has his cousin, Supergirl.As for Batman, Damian Wayne and more Bat-Family members will show up inThe Brave and the Bold. As such, Nubia’s future alongsideWonder Womanlooks good.
Wonder Woman
TheWonder Womanfranchise is part of the larger DC Extended Universe (DCEU), focusing on Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess and warrior who becomes the superhero Wonder Woman. The franchise began with the 2017 filmWonder Woman, which was a critical and commercial success, followed byWonder Woman 1984in 2020. These films explore Diana’s origins, her role in world conflicts, and her personal journey in adapting to the world of humans. The franchise is known for its strong feminist themes, action-packed sequences, and its portrayal of Wonder Woman as a symbol of peace and justice.
