Batgirl (2025)

A Vigilante Reborn

In Batgirl (2025), we follow Barbara Gordon, daughter of Commissioner James Gordon, as she steps out of her father’s shadow and into the cape and cowl of her own making. As Gotham crumbles under the grip of corruption and a mysterious new crime syndicate, Barbara must balance her life as a forensic tech prodigy by day and a masked protector by night.

Portrayed by rising star Leslie Grace, Batgirl is younger, smarter, and more tenacious than Gotham expects — and she’s got something to prove.

"If the city’s going to burn, then I’ll be the fire they fear.” – Batgirl, from the official trailer.

Plot Highlights:

• Barbara's Origin: We see her transformation from determined citizen to dark knight apprentice.

• The Villain: An enigmatic arsonist called Firefly (rumored to be played by Brendan Fraser) emerges as a terrifying threat.

• Mentorship: A surprise appearance by an aging Bruce Wayne (rumored cameo by Michael Keaton) adds emotional depth.

• Gotham’s Future: The story sets up new arcs within the DCU, teasing ties to upcoming films like Nightwing and The Brave and the Bold.

A Bold Direction for DC

Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, known for their kinetic style (Bad Boys for Life), Batgirl mixes gritty action, neon-lit cityscapes, and emotional heartbeats. The tone aims for a balance between The Batman’s grounded realism and Shazam!’s youthful urgency.

What the Creators Say

“Barbara isn’t just filling a suit — she’s reshaping what it means to be a hero in Gotham. This is her city now.”
— Adil El Arbi, Director

BATGIRL – FLIES INTO THEATERS: OCTOBER 2025

Studio: DC Studios / Warner Bros. Pictures
Directors: Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah
Starring: Leslie Grace, Brendan Fraser, J.K. Simmons, Michael Keaton (rumored)
Genre: Superhero, Action, Crime
Rated: PG-13 (expected)
Release Date: October 2025