Jenkins Drops BOMBSHELL: Is She Plotting A DCU Power Move?
Hollywood’s biggest mystery just got a massive new wrinkle: Former Wonder Woman director, Patty Jenkins, is fueling the fires of a potential, and utterly explosive, return to the DC Universe! Jenkins, who famously parted ways with DC following the cancellation of her highly-anticipated Wonder Woman , is now playing the field, and insiders claim she’s eyeing the newly rebooted franchise helmed by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Speaking to M.C.U.N. this week, Jenkins gave a quote that has sent shockwaves through Tinseltown and immediately ignited fan speculation. When asked if she would consider revisiting Diana Prince for the new DCU iteration, she gave the classic, cagey answer: “You know what, you never say never because I love Wonder Woman.”
But Jenkins wasn’t done stirring the pot. While stressing she’s “so excited with what I am doing,” she conveniently left the door WIDE OPEN, adding: “you never know, but I am having a good time.” Sources close to the director tell TMZ that this is no accident. “Patty is dancing around the issue. She knows the leverage she has,” whispers one insider. “That ‘never say never’ is a message, plain and simple. She wants a call from Gunn.”
The $ Million Success vs. The $ Million Disaster
Jenkins’ history with the Amazonian warrior is nothing short of a Hollywood saga, a tale of two vastly different films. She directed and co-wrote the blockbuster, Wonder Woman, which became a rare success for the struggling DCEU, raking in an eye-watering $ million worldwide. Gal Gadot became a global icon under her direction.
Then came the disastrous sequel, Wonder Woman . Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max during the pandemic, the film was a critical flop and a box office nightmare, earning a paltry $ million. Critics savaged the plot and the heavy-handed tone. Was it the pandemic, or was the material just bad? The industry still debates the brutal fallout.
The sequel’s flop, combined with the major overhaul led by Gunn and Safran, led to the immediate cancellation of Wonder Woman . It was a humiliating public spectacle, painting Jenkins as a casualty of the DC cleanup. Now, the question is: Does Gunn really want the director responsible for the biggest bomb of the franchise back in the tent?
Paparazzi Corner: The ‘New’ Diana Prince is Already on Deck
The timing of Jenkins’ comments is deeply suspicious. DC Studios is already moving full speed ahead with the rebooted Wonder Woman. Ana Nogueira, the scribe behind the upcoming Supergirl film, is already penning the new solo movie script. The groundwork is laid, the writer is hired, and the new team is assembled. They are actively erasing the Jenkins era.
And let’s not forget the other project that is clearly designed to sideline Jenkins’ vision: the prequel series, Paradise Lost. This show is set long before Diana’s birth, essentially locking out any involvement from the previous director and star, Gal Gadot. It’s a calculated move to establish a new, pre-Jenkins canon.
Paparazzi have been stalking the top contenders for the new Diana Prince, with names like Alexandra Daddario and Adria Arjona dominating the fan-casting wars. Jenkins’ sudden chatter about a return feels like a desperate attempt to insert herself back into a conversation she was publicly ejected from.
The Fan Verdict: ‘Don’t Bring Back the WW Vibes!’
The social media reaction to Jenkins’ comments has been nothing short of chaotic, with fans sharply divided. Many credit her for the success of the first film, while others are still reeling from the mess that was WW. The memory of the second film is clearly a painful one.
Fan forums are exploding with strong opinions, many directly aimed at Gunn and Safran, warning them against a misguided reunion:
Seriously, James Gunn, don’t do it. Wonder Woman was great, but the second one almost killed the character. We need a fresh start, no more Lasso of Truth weirdness!
Patty deserves another shot! She understood the character’s heart better than anyone. They just need to give her a script that isn’t a total mess. Bring back the original magic!
This is a trap. She only wants back in because the DCU is finally getting buzz. Keep that energy away from the reboot!
The sentiment is clear: fans are terrified of a Wonder Woman repeat. The pressure is immense on Gunn to deliver a clean slate, and bringing back old baggage, however successful it once was, seems like a recipe for disaster.
Where Is Gal Gadot In All This Backstage Drama?
A key missing piece in this unfolding drama is Gal Gadot. The actress has been notably silent on the future of Diana Prince, even as rumors fly that the new DCU will recast the role entirely. Gadot and Jenkins were a tight-knit duo, the face of the previous iteration. Jenkins’ constant public maneuvering raises the question: Is she speaking for both of them?
Gadot’s star power is undeniable, but her attachment to the previous, failed universe is a huge hurdle for Gunn’s reboot. If Jenkins were to return, would she bring Gadot with her? And how would that sit with DC Studios, which is clearly aiming for a total reset?
Sources hint that there is a deep well of bad blood between Jenkins and the new DC Studios regime following the abrupt cancellation. Jenkins is likely leveraging her past success to get back into the game, maybe even just for a lucrative producing role, but the potential for an on-set power struggle with the new director is already a massive headache for the studio heads.
The Cliffhanger: Will Gunn Take The Bait?
The director’s chair for the new Wonder Woman solo film remains conspicuously empty. Ana Nogueira is writing the script, but no one has been officially hired to call the shots. The clock is ticking.
Does James Gunn give in to the pressure and the PR noise and offer Jenkins a symbolic olive branch, perhaps a producer credit on Paradise Lost? Or does he stand firm, insisting that the past is the past, and a total creative cleanse is the only path forward for the DCU’s success?
Jenkins is clearly making her intentions known. She wants back in. Hollywood is holding its breath to see if the powerful new CEO, James Gunn, can resist the urge to revisit a saga that has already delivered so much drama and, frankly, so much box office cash. The DCU reboot is already facing its first major crisis: Can they move on from their most successful, yet most volatile, creative partner?
