While it’s safe to say that the live-action DC multiverse is always in a state of flux, it was met with one of its most surprising developments yet on Tuesday, when it was announced that Warner Bros. is shelving its Batgirl movie, electing not to release it in theaters or on their HBO Max streaming service. The project, which wrapped production earlier this year, would have finally brought Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (Leslie Grace) into the modern superhero blockbuster space, and was reportedly in the final stages of post-production before being scrapped. The Batgirl news has sent shockwaves throughout social media, inspiring a flurry of hashtag campaigns and provoking a wide array of emotions among fans, many of whom see the decision to cancel an already-completed film surprising. While there’s no telling what the future could ultimately hold for Grace’s Batgirl, the decision to cancel her solo debut might be one of the most shocking decisions that has been made in the superhero movie world yet.
