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Leaked Batgirl Footage Revives Heartbreak Over Shelved Film

3/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Newly leaked footage from the abandoned Batgirl movie reveals Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon in an exhilarating fight scene. Fans and directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were left heartbroken when Warner Bros. shelved the nearly finished film in 2022 for tax reasons, despite its star-studded cast, including Michael Keaton and Brendan Fraser.

History

Historical Context

Warner Bros. Discovery's cancellation of the nearly completed Batgirl movie reflects ongoing turmoil in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Since its launch in 2013, the DCEU has faced management changes and inconsistent direction, notably after the merger with Discovery in 2022. This echoes past challenges, such as the troubled production of Justice League in 2017, highlighting the studio's struggle to establish a cohesive cinematic vision.

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Story summary

Newly leaked footage from the abandoned Batgirl movie reveals Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon in an exhilarating fight scene. Fans and directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were left heartbroken when Warner Bros. shelved the nearly finished film in 2022 for tax reasons, despite its star-studded cast, including Michael Keaton and Brendan Fraser.

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