The DC extended universe is just getting started. Several new characters and new movies are in the queue to be released. According to HBO MAX, ‘Batgirl‘ was supposed to be released sometime in 2022, alongside ‘Black Adam‘ and ‘Shazam!: Fury of The Gods.’ However, with recent developments, that possibility has been brushed aside.
Starring Leslie Grace and directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (the Ms. Marvel directors), Batgirl would have marked the character’s first live-action appearance. The delay in the movie’s release came to be known from Warner Bros’ update on its release schedule sent to UK Media.
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When Exactly Will ‘Batgirl’ Release?
Recently, Warner Bros, the parent company of DC Films, and Discovery merged, and the company is now called Warner Bros Discovery. Due to these developments, multiple releases have been delayed. Several upcoming projects are seeing the red light for now. When Warner Bros updated its releases schedule to UK Media, Batgirl was spotted in the section for ‘2023 theatrical releases.’
The movie was originally planned to be released only on HBO MAX, but will now be released in the theaters too. It never saw an official release date, and now it’s pushed to even a later date. Various reports are suggesting that Warner Bros. is brushing up its release strategies once again, and might be more focused on theatrical releases than on streaming platforms.
This new strategy could be governed by the fact that HBO MAX isn’t available in many regions. A theatrical release will allow fans from all parts of the world to enjoy the movie. The extra box office profit just adds to another advantage.
What Can Fans Expect From The Movie?
Batgirl, whose real name is Barbara Gordon, is the daughter of Batman’s ally, Commissioner James Gordon. The role of James Gordon will be played by JK Simmons, the actor famous for playing the role of the editor of Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson in ‘Spider-Man’ movies.
The movie will also star Michael Keaton, the classic original Batman, in Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). He will play a mentorship role for Barbara.
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