Wonder Woman's Future Unclear 5 Years After 1984

2025 marks a pivotal moment for DC. James Gunn's Superman reboot will herald the new DCU in theaters, while DC Studios prepares multiple film and TV projects. Meanwhile, the Absolute Universe comic initiative is shaking up DC's publishing world. Yet amidst this DC renaissance, one glaring question remains unanswered: What's happening with Wonder Woman? Despite being one of comics' most recognizable heroes and a cornerstone of DC's Trinity, Diana Prince has become strangely absent from major adaptations.

Beyond comics, Wonder Woman's had a rough few years. Her film series stalled after the mixed reception of Wonder Woman 1984. She's conspicuously absent from the new DCU lineup (replaced by an Amazon-focused show). Shockingly, she's never starred in her own animated series. Even her long-anticipated video game got cancelled years after its 2021 announcement. With Warner Bros. treating their most iconic heroine this way, fans are right to question DC's priorities. Let's examine how DC keeps dropping the ball with their Amazon champion.

One Hit Wonder

At the height of DC's cinematic ambitions, 2017's Wonder Woman stood out as a genuine success story. The film earned critical acclaim and grossed $800+ million worldwide - a refreshing win after divisive entries like Batman v Superman. While flawed (with noticeable third-act issues and Gadot's surface-level performance), nothing suggested this couldn't launch a thriving franchise.

Then came 2020's Wonder Woman 1984. The pandemic-era release (simultaneously on HBO Max) couldn't excuse its narrative flaws, uncomfortable implications (remember Diana's questionable consent scene?), or tonal whiplash. While not entirely the film's fault, its financial failure doomed the planned trilogy.

Batman and Spider-Man survive countless reboots, yet Wonder Woman gets shelved after one misstep. Where's the logic? Other media could've compensated, but Diana's become DC's forgotten icon.

Diana Prince, Missing in Action

Oddly, Wonder Woman's nowhere in DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Instead, we're getting obscure properties like Creature Commandos and Booster Gold alongside new takes on Superman and Batman. The Amazon-focused Paradise Lost prequel series only compounds the issue - it's like Sony's Spider-Man universe without Spider-Man.

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Animation offers no refuge. Despite 80+ years in print, Diana's never headlined her own cartoon. While prominent in Justice League animated series, she's only starred in two direct-to-video films (2009's Wonder Woman and 2019's Bloodlines). In an era where superhero media dominates, this oversight feels criminal.

Let Me Play as Wonder Woman, Dammit

The cancelled Monolith game epitomizes DC's neglect. Imagine a God of War-style action game starring Wonder Woman battling mythological foes - perfect timing with character action games resurging. Instead, Diana's reduced to supporting roles (Injustice) or worse - getting fridged in Suicide Squad: KTJL while male Leaguers survived.

Warner Bros. treats Wonder Woman like yesterday's news despite her cultural significance. If they undervalue their third most important hero, why trust them with other DC properties? As Gunn's Superman reboots the DCU, here's hoping they remember what made Diana resonate for generations. After 80 years, she and her fans deserve better.