Batgirl: Why did Warner cancel the heroine movie? website explains

Announcement of cancellation of batgirlmovie starring Leslie Grace that would be released on HBO Maxcaught many fans of the DC Comics by surprise – just like other Hollywood executives. Although, Screen Rant listed some reasons for this unexpected decision by the studio.

According to website sources, Warner Bros. is committed to making major launches for the A.Dall for the cinemas – different from batgirl that would go straight to streaming. Even with a budget of almost $100 million (with reshoots and delays due to the coronavirus pandemic), the negative reception at the studio and test sessions made the studio realize that production was not at the same level of performance. black adam and Shazam! Gods Fury.

Speaking of test sessions, Warner made some since the launch of batgirl would be at the end of 2022. However, as New York Post reported, the audience’s first impressions were quite negative. According to the website, the studio was insecure with the reactions and preferred to cut the film altogether, because it felt that the script would not improve – and would tarnish the future of the film. DC Extended Universe (DCEU)

What Warner Bros. officially spoke?

“The decision not to launch batgirl reflects the strategic change of our leadership with regard to the universe A.D and HBO Max,” said a spokesperson for the Warner Bros. in a statement (via comicbook.com). “Leslie Grace is an incredibly talented actress and this decision is not a reflection of her acting. We are incredibly grateful to the filmmakers of batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt and their respective casts and look forward to collaborating with them all again in the near future.”