Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game, Closes Three Studios

Warner Bros. Games is shutting down three studios—Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego—and canceling its planned Wonder Woman game, according to a report by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. The news, initially shared on Bluesky, was subsequently confirmed by WB Games in a statement to Kotaku.

The statement cites a strategic shift focusing development on key franchises like Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones. While acknowledging the talent and contributions of the affected teams, WB Games stated the Wonder Woman game's development is no longer aligned with its strategic priorities. The company expressed its aim to return to profitability and growth by 2025.

This announcement follows earlier reports of difficulties surrounding the Wonder Woman game, including reboots and director changes in early 2024. These challenges are part of a broader struggle within WB Games, including layoffs at Rocksteady, the mixed reception of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and the closure of MultiVersus. The recent departure of long-time games head David Haddad and rumors of a potential sale further highlight the company's restructuring.

The closure significantly impacts WB's DC universe gaming efforts, particularly considering James Gunn and Peter Safran's recent announcement that the first DCU video game is still a couple of years away.

The industry loses three established studios with significant legacies. Monolith Productions, founded in 1994 and acquired by WB in 2004, is renowned for the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor series and its pioneering Nemesis system, patented by WB in 2021. Player First Games, established in 2019, developed MultiVersus, a critically acclaimed title that, despite initial success, fell short of expectations. WB San Diego, also founded in 2019, focused on mobile free-to-play games.

These closures reflect a broader trend in the games industry. The past three years have witnessed a surge in layoffs, project cancellations, and studio closures. While precise figures for 2025 are less readily available due to reduced reporting, the trend of significant job losses continues, following over 10,000 layoffs in 2023 and over 14,000 in 2024.