Key Takeaways:
– Patty Jenkins confirms no current plans for Wonder Woman 3
– The acclaimed director is back at work on the Star Wars spinoff, Rogue Squadron
– Wonder Woman’s subpar box-office performance could influence DC’s decision
– Jenkins attributes the halt of Wonder Woman 3 to changes within the DC Universe
Patty Jenkins, the renowned director behind the two blockbuster Wonder Woman films, has quashed the hopes of fans anticipating a third sequel. Concurrently, she asserts that she has resumed working on the Star Wars spinoff, Rogue Squadron.
The Rise and Fall of Wonder Woman
In 2017, Jenkins’ premiere Wonder Woman film, headlining Gal Gadot, marked a significant box-office triumph. This success led to a sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, released in 2020. Unfortunately, it grossed a disappointing $166 million across the globe against a production expenditure of $200 million, according to The Numbers.
In an eye-opening interview on the HBO Max’s Talking Pictures Podcast, Jenkins declared that a potential third sequel is, for now and potentially forever, off the table. She revealed that the studio is presently “not interested in doing any Wonder Woman.”
DC’s Struggle – Wonder Woman and Beyond
Discussing the situation with DC, Jenkins sympathised with fellow filmmakers James Gunn and Peter Safran, who are navigating their way in the DC Universe. “It’s not an easy task with what’s going on with DC. They have to follow their own heart into their own plans. I don’t know what they are planning on doing or why, so I have sympathy for what a big job it is,” she said.
Rumours had surfaced suggesting Jenkins herself opted out of the second sequel due to creative clashes. However, she later clarified that the project was discontinued owing to internal shifts within the DC Universe, leaving her powerless to revive the film despite fan demand.
Resurgence of Rogue Squadron
As fans encountered the unfortunate news about Wonder Woman 3, Jenkins announced she’s resorted to writing the Rogue Squadron movie. “When I left Star Wars to do Wonder Woman 3, and I started working on that, we talked about, ‘Well, maybe I’ll come back to Star Wars after Wonder Woman 3,'” Jenkins shared.
Her return to this project is a direct result of the cancelation of Wonder Woman 3. She clarified, “When Wonder Woman 3 then went away, Lucasfilm and I were like, ‘Oh, we’ve got to finish this deal.’”
Jenkins alluded to a personal goal of creating a fighter pilot film, noting it as a dream of hers. Insiders from Disney and Lucasfilm have not voiced any updates concerning Rogue Squadron since it was removed from the 2022 schedule.
It is certainly a bittersweet moment for fans of Jenkins’ work. The disappointment from the fall of Wonder Woman is balanced by the anticipation of the upcoming Rogue Squadron. By focusing on this Star Wars spinoff, Jenkins continues to break new ground in Hollywood, offering novel delights for sci-fi and action lovers alike. Fans can presently enjoy Jenkins’ work by watching Wonder Woman 1984 on Max.
