Coverage dated August 2, 2022

Bad Film Reviews Sink BatGirl Even Before It Opens

Headline from Forbes

Just as the film was in post-production, management at Warner Bros Discovery decided to pull the plug on the DC Comics film BatGirl, despite it having a reported budget of more than $100 million and stars Leslie Grace, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. France 24

    Directors 'shocked' by axing of $90m 'Batgirl' film (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The directors of "Batgirl" said Wednesday they were "shocked" that the $90 million dollar superhero film had been axed by the studio and will now not be released in any format.

  2. The Week

  3. Forbes

    Bad Film Reviews Sink BatGirl Even Before It Opens (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Just as the film was in post-production, management at Warner Bros Discovery decided to pull the plug on the DC Comics film BatGirl, despite it having a reported budget of more than $100 million and stars Leslie Grace, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons.

  4. The Daily Caller

    WarnerBros Spent $90 Million Producing A ‘Batgirl’ Movie That’s So Bad, They Decided Not To Release It (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A $90 million Batman spinoff, considered "irredeemable" by executives, was shelved Tuesday.

  5. Washington Times

    ‘Batgirl’ scrapped by Warner Bros.; studio spent $90M on film (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Warner Bros. Pictures chose to ax its planned theater and streaming release of the “Batgirl” movie even after investing $90 million in the film’s production, media reports said.