The cinematic universe Wonder, once synonymous with resounding box office success, is currently going through a particularly difficult time. After a series of surprising failures in theaters that began with the unexpected failure of “ Secret invasion“The franchise seems to have lost some of its former glory. This situation is exacerbated by the controversies Jonathan Majorsone of the rising stars of the universe Wonderwho was fired Marvel Studios due to his allegations of domestic violence.
In this tortured context “ Lightning » presents itself as a crucial project for Wonder. This film is often compared to “ Suicide Squad ” of the universe DC comics, must definitely offer something new and compelling to regain the public's trust and restore the saga's image. “ Lightning » is at a critical crossroads and faces the difficult task of revitalizing interest in the universe Wonder and to prove that the franchise can still surprise and delight its audience. However, recent reports have just revealed a significant departure from the lineup.
Steven Yeunknown for his roles in “ The walking dead ” And ” Invincible“, left the cast of the film” Lightning ” from Wonder. The departure of Steven Yeun marks a major change in the distribution of the film. According to reports, the film's release has been postponed to July 25, 2025 due to setbacks caused by the screenwriters' strike on WGA and actors of the SAG-AFTRA. Steven Yeun Due to these delays, the decision was made to cancel the project before production began. The latest news was that the actor was still interested in his mysterious role – This should have been a rerun of Sentry – but had to cancel due to major scheduling conflicts.