(Image credit: Leslie Grace/Warner Bros.)
An exhilarating fight scene from the shelved DC Batgirl movie has surfaced online, showcasing Barbara Gordon showcasing her combat skills with a flair reminiscent of Daredevil. The clip, shared by DC Film News on Twitter, captures Leslie Grace as Batgirl taking on a gang of criminals in a dimly lit room.
Despite facing larger opponents, she remarkably holds her ground, sparking a mix of tension and humor as she inadvertently crashes through a wall into a bathroom occupied by an unsuspecting man.
A peek into the choreography behind the scenes of ‘BATGIRL’ reveals the teamwork of stunt performers Emely Cartagena, Scott Rogers, and Stephen Dunlevy. Watch the full clip for a thrilling experience (March 19, 2025).
Though raw and unedited with visible harness cables, the scene offers a tantalizing glimpse into what could have been before DC canceled the Batgirl film nearly three years ago. Fans are clamoring for more, with one noting, ‘Fights actually look believable,’ and another declaring, ‘Wait a minute this kinda fire.’
Work on the film, based on Barbara Gordon from DC Comics, began in 2017. However, the production faced multiple hurdles, from script rewrites in 2018 to a directorial change in 2021. Sadly, in August 2022, the project was axed amid budget cuts, despite the film being ‘literally completely finished’ with ‘VFX and everything,’ a crew member mentioned.More about its development can be found here.
Helmed by directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the narrative was to focus on a young vigilante balancing a secret life in Gotham City, with stars like J. K. Simmons, Jacob Scipio, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton, and Ivory Aquino joining the cast. Discover more with our list of best superhero movies, or stay updated on upcoming DC movies and TV shows arriving soon. Explore more insights and updates.