Gal Gadot
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The gist
Gal Gadot's new action thriller The Runner hit #1 on Prime Video despite harsh reviews.
Her DC exit and mixed reception raise questions about her post-Wonder Woman career.
Background
Gal Gadot became a global star as Wonder Woman in 2017, but follow-up films like Justice League, Wonder Woman 1984, and Death on the Nile drew poor reviews. She confirmed she was cut from the third Wonder Woman installment after a management change at DC Studios. Her new film The Runner, an 84-minute action thriller directed by Kevin Macdonald, released on Prime Video on September 2, 2026, and quickly became the platform's #1 movie in the US and a global hit despite negative critic reviews.
How it unfolded
- 2017Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman, becoming a global star.
- recentlyGadot confirms she was cut from the third Wonder Woman film after a change of management at DC Studios.
- Aug 27, 2026Gadot attends the premiere of The Runner in Los Angeles.
- Sep 2, 2026The Runner releases on Prime Video.
- Sep 5, 2026The Runner becomes the #1 movie on Prime Video in the US and a global streaming hit.
Who’s saying what
- Critics
- The Independent calls Gadot a 'laughing stock' and says she has been unable to land a decent film role since Wonder Woman.
- Support
- Decider argues Gadot is 'weirdly perfect' as Wonder Woman and that her stilted delivery suits the otherworldly character.
- Analysts
- The Guardian questions why DC cut Gadot's Wonder Woman, calling it one of the studio's few successes.
Still unverified
Gadot's exact reasons for being cut from the third Wonder Woman film remain unclear; reports cite a change of management at DC Studios but no official explanation has been given.