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Batgirl Shelved: Fraser laments Hollywood's 'content commodification'
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Brendan Fraser criticizes shelving of 'Batgirl' as content commodification.
- The completed DC film was canceled as a cost-cutting measure.
- Fraser notes the loss of a potential heroine for young girls.
Brendan Fraser has candidly expressed his dismay regarding Warner Bros.'s decision to cancel the release of the completed 'Batgirl' film. He described the situation as a troubling trend where content is commodified to the point that it is deemed more valuable to be destroyed for insurance than to be released in the marketplace.
The superhero movie, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, was shelved in August 2022, with not a single frame publicly screened. Fraser highlighted the creative and cultural impact that was lost, particularly the absence of a heroine who could inspire young girls. He also acknowledged the excitement fans had for Michael Keaton's return as Batman.
With DC Studios now under new leadership and Warner Bros. undergoing a sale, the prospects for 'Batgirl' seeing the light of day appear increasingly slim. Fraser, an Academy Award winner, continues his acting career with upcoming projects, but the 'Batgirl' cancellation remains a significant talking point in Hollywood.
