By Sagar V. Mankar 
Warner Bros. Games is experiencing significant challenges with its highly anticipated Wonder Woman game as latest reports suggest a major reboot.
According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, the game, which was first announced in 2021, has already cost over $100 million in development and might not see the light of day for several more years.
The report further reveals that the game’s developer Monolith Productions initially aimed to incorporate a unique twist on the studio’s famous “nemesis system,” where Wonder Woman would befriend former enemies. However, this concept has now been scrapped in favor of a more traditional action-adventure approach.
The development challenges come during a difficult period for Warner Bros. Games. The division has faced substantial financial setbacks, including a $200 million writedown on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and another $100 million loss from Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and MultiVersus combined. These struggles have led to division head David Haddad’s departure from his position.
Before landing on the current project, Monolith Productions nearly pitched a Game of Thrones title, highlighting the studio’s search for the right direction. The studio, known for the Shadow of War series, hasn’t released a new game in over seven years.
Looking ahead, Warner Bros. Discovery plans to concentrate on four core franchises: “Hogwarts Legacy,” “Mortal Kombat,” “Game of Thrones,” and DC properties, particularly Batman. A sequel to “Hogwarts Legacy” is already in development, following the original game’s success with over 30 million copies sold globally. Similarly, Rocksteady Studios, after the disappointing performance of Suicide Squad, is reportedly planning to return to the Batman franchise, but this project too is in its early stages.
JB Perrette, head of games and global streaming at Warner Bros., maintains an optimistic outlook despite these challenges. In his earlier interview with Bloomberg, he projected a return to profitability by 2025, though reaching desired performance levels could take two to three years of rebuilding.