Joss Whedon Departs from 'Batgirl' Film | THR News

Joss Whedon has exited the Batgirl project at Warner Brothers and DC Entertainment, citing a lack of a compelling story. Despite his departure, Whedon expressed gratitude towards DC President Geoff Johns and Warner's Pictures group President Toby Emmerich for their support. Whedon initially joined the project in March 2017, aiming to create a film that would complement the success of Wonder Woman. However, he struggled to develop a suitable narrative for Batgirl, a character tied to Batman and portrayed as Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham City's police commissioner. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman became a cultural phenomenon and a major hit in 2017. Whedon, known for his work on TV series like Firefly and Dollhouse, is expected to attract interest from platforms like Netflix and Apple for future projects.

Which other major superhero movie became a cultural phenomenon in 2017?

What was the relationship between the director and Warner Brothers prior to the Batgirl project?