Gal Gadot wishes the best to next Wonder Woman actress as she steps down from the role - report

Gal Gadot has confirmed she will not return as Wonder Woman, offering well-wishes to the actor who will take over the role. Speaking to ScreenRant in an exclusive interview, Gadot expressed her gratitude for having played the iconic superhero and wished the next performer success in portraying the character. Gadot, the Israeli-born actress who first donned the Wonder Woman costume in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, made her solo film debut as the Amazonian warrior in Wonder Woman (2017). She continued to appear in the franchise, including in Justice League (2017), Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), and two cameo roles in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) and The Flash (2023). Her final appearance in the role was in The Flash, released three years ago. In the interview, Gadot stated she had not engaged in any discussions regarding a potential return to the role with director James Gunn or DC Studios. “I’m just grateful that I was granted the opportunity to wear her boots and celebrate this incredible character and everything she stands for,” she said. She also emphasized her admiration for the character, noting how deeply fans connected with her story. The future of the Wonder Woman franchise has been reshaped by changes within DC Comics. A third Wonder Woman film featuring Gadot was initially planned in 2020 but was scrapped as part of a broader restructuring of the DC Universe under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran. This shift marked a departure from previous continuity, leading to the cancellation of several long-standing projects. The new DC canon, which launched with Creature Commandos in 2024, introduced a fresh direction for the studio’s superhero lineup. Notable departures included Henry Cavill, who stepped away from playing Superman, and Jason Momoa, who left his role as Aquaman. While Momoa later reprised a different role in the new universe, Cavill’s absence signaled a major change in the franchise’s narrative. Despite these shifts, Gadot remained optimistic during a 2023 interview with Flaunt, where she was told by Gunn and Safran that a third Wonder Woman film was still in the works. “They told me at the time they would develop a third Wonder Woman movie with me and that I had ‘nothing to worry about,’” she recalled. Now, however, with a new Wonder Woman reboot reportedly being developed by Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira, Gadot has clarified that she has not discussed a return to the role. Her comments suggest she is content with her legacy as Wonder Woman and is focused on moving forward with her career. As the industry continues to evolve, the casting of the next Wonder Woman remains a topic of anticipation among fans. With the reboot currently in early stages, the search for a successor to one of DC’s most beloved heroes is underway. For now, Gadot’s farewell marks the end of an era, leaving room for a new interpretation of the character.