Suicide Squad’s $200 Million Failure Reportedly Influenced the Cancellation of Monolith’s Wonder

“A $200 million loss is hard to recover from, and it seems that Warner Bros. is now reassessing their approach to DC gaming, with the Wonder Woman project being a major casualty.”

In a shocking turn of events, reports are emerging that the massive financial disappointment of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League—which cost a staggering $200 million to develop—has had far-reaching effects on the future of DC gaming. According to industry insiders, the failure of Suicide Squad significantly influenced the decision to cancel Monolith’s highly anticipated Wonder Woman game.

Suicide Squad, developed by Rocksteady Studios and released by Warner Bros., failed to meet both commercial and critical expectations, despite the considerable resources put into its production. Its underperformance has reportedly raised concerns about the viability of DC-based video game projects, leading Warner Bros. to reevaluate their approach.

As a result, Monolith’s Wonder Woman game, which had generated considerable buzz after its initial reveal, has been canceled. Sources claim that Warner Bros. is now hesitant to continue with ambitious projects that are tied to the DC universe, especially following the expensive failure of Suicide Squad.

With Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman both falling victim to what some are calling “overambitious” game design, fans of the DC franchise are left questioning the future of the brand in the gaming world.