A brand new replace has confirmed that James Gunn’s DC sequence is just not canceled and stays in energetic growth. Gunn debunked fan rumors on Threads that claimed the present was canceled or reworked. The director confirmed its standing after months of silence because the venture’s authentic announcement in early 2023.
James Gunn confirms Amanda Waller sequence remains to be in growth
Responding to a fan query on Threads about rumors that the Waller present was being reworked right into a Checkmate sequence, James Gunn replied, “Sure,” when requested if the rumors had been “B.S.” He additionally confirmed with a easy “Sure” that Waller stays in growth.
Gunn launched the Waller sequence in January 2023 as a part of the DCU’s first slate, which included 5 movies and 5 reveals. Viola Davis leads the forged as Amanda Waller. She stars alongside Steve Agee as John Economos, Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. The present initially focused a late 2024 launch, however the 2023 Hollywood strikes reportedly delayed manufacturing. Warner Bros. has not introduced a brand new launch date.
In the meantime, Davis has continued portraying Waller in different DC initiatives. She voiced the character in 4 episodes of the animated Creature Commandos sequence, launched in 2024. She additionally appeared in Peacemaker Season 1, which Gunn confirmed is canon inside the DCU, excluding the Justice League cameo.
Warner Bros. plans to launch Waller on its streaming platform, Max, however has not disclosed an official date. In a January 2024 Threads submit, Gunn said Waller doesn’t seem in Superman, however that remark predates the movie’s manufacturing. ARGUS now operates underneath Rick Flag Sr.’s management, a storyline explored in Peacemaker Season 2. In consequence, Waller’s position within the DCU may shift considerably.
Rumors claimed DC had not too long ago canceled the Waller sequence. Nonetheless, Gunn clarified in a separate submit that the thriller cancellation didn’t contain Waller and reaffirmed its energetic standing within the upcoming slate.
Superman, the DCU’s first live-action movie, releases on July 11, 2025.
Initially reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.