Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust
| Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust | |
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| Directed by | Jennifer Kent |
| Written by | Emerald Fennell |
| Produced by | Freddie Goodwin, Marcus V. Lane |
| Starring | TBA |
| Cinematography | TBA |
| Edited by | TBA |
| Music by | TBA |
Production company | DC Studios |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Wonder Woman. Produced by DC Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the third installment in the DC Cinematic Universe (DCCU). Directed by Jennifer Kent and written by Emerald Fennell, the film will introduce the Amazon warrior Diana Prince / Wonder Woman into the shared continuity of the DCCU.
Set after the events of The Brave and the Bold, the film follows Diana as she emerges from exile to investigate supernatural disturbances connected to a long-forgotten Mesopotamian pantheon. As ancient gods rise from the sands and clash with the legacy of the Amazons, Diana must confront the mythology of her own people and prevent a global reckoning that could reduce civilization to dust.
Development of a new Wonder Woman film began following the announcement of the DCCU’s Chapter One: Crisis slate in January 2025. The project was officially confirmed in October 2025, with Jennifer Kent signed on to direct and Emerald Fennell attached as screenwriter. The film was envisioned as a mythological thriller exploring Diana’s roots, and would serve as her introduction to the DCCU continuity.
Pre-production began in early 2026. Filming commenced in June 2026, with principal photography taking place across Morocco, Jordan, and at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom. The film remains in production as of September 2026.
Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 26, 2027, as part of the DCCU’s Chapter One: Crisis.
Cast
- Ana de Armas as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman: An immortal Amazon warrior who emerges from centuries of exile to confront a global supernatural threat tied to the gods of ancient Mesopotamia. Compassionate yet formidable, Diana must uncover forgotten truths about her origins and decide whether she still believes in humanity.
- Roman Griffin Davis as Damian Wayne / Robin
- Shohreh Aghdashloo as Ereshkigal: The Mesopotamian goddess of the underworld, awakened by a ritual that threatens to bring death to the surface world. Ereshkigal seeks to restore divine dominion over Earth, challenging Diana’s ideals of justice and freedom.
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Ninurta: A resurrected war god and one of Ereshkigal’s champions, wielding a massive divine mace forged from obsidian. He serves as her general in the mortal realm, sent to destroy Diana and any who oppose the gods' return.
- Indira Varma as Queen Hippolyta: The ruler of Themyscira and Diana’s mother. Appearing in visions and flashbacks, she represents the wisdom and traditions of the Amazons, guiding Diana as she reconnects with her origins.
- Tahar Rahim as Ashur: An archaeologist and former soldier whose expedition accidentally triggered the gods' resurrection. Cursed with visions of the divine, he reluctantly joins Diana in her quest to stop the pantheon’s return.
- Rosamund Pike as Ishtar: The goddess of war and love, split between loyalty to her kin and fascination with humanity’s evolution. She walks the line between antagonist and uneasy ally.
- Kaya Scodelario as Zahra: A human priestess-turned-avatar, possessed by a fragment of the underworld's power. Her connection to Ereshkigal offers Diana a moral mirror and an opportunity for redemption.
- Nicholas Hoult as Dr. Alexander Knox: An A.R.G.U.S. mythologist specializing in ancient weaponry. He investigates disturbances linked to the Phantom Zone and provides context for the gods’ return, tying the story to ongoing DCCU continuity.
Production
Development
In October 2025, DC Studios confirmed Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust as the third entry in the DC Cinematic Universe following Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow and The Brave and the Bold. The film was designed to reintroduce Wonder Woman under a new continuity, separate from previous franchise iterations. Jennifer Kent, known for The Babadook, was hired to direct, while Emerald Fennell joined as screenwriter.
Fennell described the screenplay as “a mythic psychological descent” through forgotten godhood, with Diana facing challenges that blur the lines between divine responsibility and human empathy.
Pre-production
Pre-production began in early 2026. Early concept art showcased desert ruins, ancient temples, and long-buried deities from Mesopotamian and Amazonian mythologies. Casting for Wonder Woman began in spring 2026 but has not yet been publicly confirmed. The film is set to explore Themyscira’s ancient past and ties to other divine entities in the DCCU.
Filming
Principal photography began in June 2026 and is expected to wrap in late fall. Filming locations include Morocco and Wadi Rum in Jordan, with interior sequences shot at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom. Visual effects are being handled by Framestore and Wētā FX.
Marketing
A teaser image was released at DC FanDome 2026, showing Wonder Woman silhouetted against a sandstorm, her lasso illuminated in the dust. A teaser trailer is expected to debut in early 2027.
Release
Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on August 26, 2027. It is the third entry in the DC Cinematic Universe and part of Chapter One: Crisis.