Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game, Closes Three Studios

Warner Bros. Games is restructuring, resulting in the cancellation of its Wonder Woman game and the closure of three studios: Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB Games San Diego. This news, initially reported by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, was subsequently confirmed by Warner Bros. in a statement.

The company cited a strategic shift focusing on key franchises like Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones as the reason for these difficult decisions. While acknowledging the talent and contributions of the affected teams, Warner Bros. stated that continuing development on the Wonder Woman game was no longer strategically viable, despite aiming for a high-quality product.

This closure follows a period of challenges for WB Games, including previous reports of struggles with the Wonder Woman game's development, layoffs at Rocksteady Studios, the mixed reception of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and the shutdown of MultiVersus. The recent departure of long-time games head David Haddad and rumors of a potential sale of the division further highlight the ongoing restructuring.

The decision represents a significant setback for WB's DC universe gaming ambitions, particularly given James Gunn and Peter Safran's recent announcement that the first DCU video game is still a couple of years away.

The closures impact three established studios. Monolith Productions, founded in 1994 and acquired by WB in 2004, is known for its Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor series and its pioneering Nemesis system. Player First Games (established 2019) developed MultiVersus, while WB Games San Diego (also established 2019) focused on mobile, free-to-play titles.

These shutdowns reflect a broader trend in the games industry, marked by increasing layoffs, project cancellations, and studio closures over the past three years. While precise figures for 2025 are less readily available, the impact on the industry is undeniable, following over 10,000 layoffs in 2023 and over 14,000 in 2024.