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Warner Bros. has been treating their Batgirl movie like a rabid flying rodent (yes, like the one that caused the pandemic) and exterminating the unfortunate thing by “lighting almost $100 million on fire“.
The studio has put the nearly-finished production on hold. The DC Comics adaptation was first planned and made as an HBO Max release, then it was thought about for a theatrical release, but it won’t now have either. Before Warner Bros. and Warner Bros. Discovery combined in April 2022,Batgirlwas already in development.
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So, why was the film put on hold? Well, it apparently isn’t ‘big’ enough to be released
The folks at The Wrap say that the new administration wants to focus on “big theatrical event films” as opposed to short spinoffs. Insiders believe that the decision to shelve the movie, like some of the other decisions Warner Bros. Discovery has taken since the merger, is motivated by a desire for a tax write-off. Despite the movie’s declared $70 million budget, rumors claim that COVID shutdowns led the costs to soar to over $90 million. In the context of current superhero entertainment, we believe this counts as a “smaller” spinoff.
When Warner Bros. abandoned the movie,Batgirlwas already well into postproduction, with just temporary visual effects and music. Previously, the movie had just one test showing, which was the only time the audience saw a cut. One speculation aroundBatgirlis if it would follow in the footsteps ofZack Snyder‘sJustice League, a movie that was shelved but subsequently released. But according to reports,Batgirlis unique for a number of reasons. The studio did not claim a tax write-off forJustice League. There was no legal reason why a different version couldn’t exist once it was released in theaters.
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Fans’ reactions to the cancellation of the release
Meanwhile, this is what Twitterati had to say about it:
It’s hilarious how David Zaslav, who runs Warner Bros Discovery, reason for canceling Batgirl, was because he wanted to “protect” the DC brand… yet Black Adam, Shazam 2, & The Flash have hurt the DC brand more since the cancellation… oops.#ReleaseBatgirlpic.twitter.com/wDGGKymZsn
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts)July 02, 2025
Christina Hodson is an amazing writer i have no doubt batgirl would have been great too#ReleaseBatgirlpic.twitter.com/BV2ruNj5QL
— Jamie (@Sky__Gamez)July 28, 2025
Maybe They Should’ve Released Batgirl After All 😭#ReleaseBatgirlpic.twitter.com/9ndysB329A
— TheTruth”Intro King”31 (@Truth31The)June 04, 2025
Still think they should have put this on Max
— Dustin Paine (@grizzgolf)July 08, 2025
I need this movie.#ReleaseBatgirlpic.twitter.com/dWHEMYhHQ8
— JRDN🧘♂️ (@jordananimate)July 13, 2025
The studio would violate the regulations that let Warner Bros. Discovery claim a tax write-off if it releasedBatgirl. Additionally, although sources claim it’s likely some of the partners connected to the project may have some material for their perusal, although directorsAdil El ArbiandBilall Fallahhave said they do not have direct access to any footage.
In contrast, Snyder left the Warner Bros. lot with a laptop that included a rough, four-hour cut of Justice League in the spring of 2017. After what seemed like a never-ending movement of fans pleading and calling for the release of his version of the movie, he subsequently finished that cut.
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Aaditya Pathak
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Aaditya Pathak is a Entertainment News Writer at FandomWire. With over two years of experience in writing and editing content in the entertainment realm, Aaditya is well versed with the latest news and affairs. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication, providing him with a solid foundation for reporting on complex issues. He also happens to have an unparalleled affinity for all things best served classic—music, movies and literature.
