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Mar 30, 2025

Hawkgirl in Superman Legacy News and Updates


   It's official! It's been announced that Hawkgirl will be in DCU's Superman Legacy. The movie is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2025. This post will follow all the news and updates about Hawkgirl's role in the film. The newest posts will be on top. Come back often to check up on the movie's updates for Hawkgirl! 
Here are Isabela Merced's Instagram, IMDb, and Wikipedia pages! 





"I was a DC kid growing up. We had the action figures, and most of them were so old and used that the paint had come off... But I really adored Hawkgirl," she said to Collider.

"I had Hawkgirl and Hawkman as part of my collection. Well, technically it wasn’t mine. It was my siblings and I’s collection. We had Hot Wheels too. We just had a really fun, enjoyable childhood with those. So, this is a full circle moment."

 

February 19, 2025: James Gunn Confirms Hawkgirl’s Wings Will Be Organic in the DCU! 
The article from MAXBLZZ reports that James Gunn answered with one word when a fan asked him if Hawkgirl's wings were organic. 
On Threads, a fan asked James Gunn if Hawkgirl’s wings in the Superman trailer were organic or mechanical, as they were struggling with their eyesight and couldn’t tell. They also thanked Gunn for creating a great cinematic universe.
Gunn simply replied, “Organic.”
There is a lot of debate going on about which Hawkgirl Isabela Merced will portray. I personally think that it will be Kendra for the following reasons:
1. Kendra Saunders is Hispanic. Isabela Merced's mother is from Peru and she considers herself more Peruvian than American. 
2. The current Kendra Saunders in the comics has organic wings. Depending on the artist, they look more metallic but I've seen both. 
3. Hawkman is nowhere around. It appears that Hawkgirl is "employed" by Max Lord as some sort of task force. Knowing Hawkman's character, I would have a hard believing that Carter Hall would join this sort of group. I hope we'll find out where Hawkman is in future movies, but I'm guessing Kendra and Carter work together at times but they usually go their own way. That would fit better with the "proper" Kendra-Carter relationship.

What do you guys think? Definitely interested in what your guess would be. Post it in the comment section below! 

December 19, 2024: The first Superman Legacy trailer has been released. And we get our first look at Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl! 



   The wings, the helmet and the mace look awesome. Let's ignore that outfit for now. Hawkgirl is flying in the DCU! I'll add more reviews of the trailer later! 

Here's the full trailer.



Superman: First Look Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and Guy Gardner 
“These characters all get their moment in the sun,” Gunn said. “They all have their moments. They’re not just cameos; these are the characters. They’re supporting cast, but Mister Terrific is the main character of those characters. He actually has a big part of the plot. And so that was fun. And of course, getting to work with Nathan is always something, and putting him in a stupid look, and then Isabela is great. I’ve been a fan of hers for a long time. But was about balance.”
This first look at Hawkgirl also confirms what Merced has previously teased about her look in the film. Merced revealed this summer that she had a “badass” suit and helmet for Hawkgirl, noting that the suit was specific for the story.
“Well, there have been some leaked pictures online,” Merced said. “However, I think James knows what he wants, and this specific suit is for this specific timeline in the story. I don’t know what else I can say, but I gotta say, the helmet was my absolute favorite. It’s so sick. It’s so badass. It’s perfect.”
December 20, 2024: Every hero to appear in James Gunn's Superman - teaser trailer, explored 

   Hawkgirl: a warrior with wings and a weighty history
   Hawkgirl' has a rich and often convoluted background. Her story spans ancient Egypt, alien worlds, and many reincarnations. In animated series like Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, Shayera Hol became a fan favorite with her tough attitude and intricate character development.
   In live-action, Hawkgirl has often been a supporting character, such as in Legends of Tomorrow, where her storyline couldn't live up to her comic book legacy.
Gunn's version, played by Isabela Merced, looks set to give Hawkgirl the attention she deserves. The teaser highlights Hawkgirl’s iconic wings while showing her in action. It suggests that she will be portrayed as both graceful and deadly.
   Fans speculate her appearance could be tied to Thanagar, her alien homeworld, or even Hawkman, last seen in Black Adam.
   Gunn could explore her relationships with other heroes in Superman. She might clash with Superman ideologically or bond over their shared sense of duty. Her character thrives on balancing independence and loyalty. Gunn's choice to feature Hawkgirl shows his commitment to portraying female heroes as complex and powerful as their male counterparts—or even more. 

December 20, 2024:  First 'Superman' trailer shows off David Corenswet's new Man of Steel. Here's who's in the cast. 

   Isabela Merced is playing Hawkgirl, a hero with a complicated backstory involving reincarnation. She also appeared in the Sony Marvel movie "Madame Web" as another superhero, Anya Corazon, and had a very gross role in "Alien: Romulus."

December 20, 2024: Here Is Every DC Character You Might've Missed in the New 'Superman' Trailer   
   Hawkgirl, played by Isabela Merced, is likely the DC character in the trailer. Audiences will likely know her best thanks to her role in the popular Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. Hawkgirl has one of the most complicated origins in DC history, with various retcons establishing her as a former Egyptian princess who was part of a police force from an alien race of hawk people. A common element among her origins is the ability to reincarnate.
   Hawkgirl's role in Superman seemingly could be setting her up for a bigger role in the DCU. 



   There's not much of a look at Hawkgirl in the trailer, but she can be seen flying through the sky at one point. We know she'll be played by Alien: Romulus actor Isabela Merced in the new movie. 

   

   Rounding out the potential Justice Leaguers in the film is Isabel Merced as Shayera Hol. Sorry for the blurry pic, but you know how fast those Thanagarians are. (Also, if Hawkgirl is here, does that mean Hawkman will arrive at some point soon...?)


Art by Luis Filipe

"I'm geeking out every time I try on the supersuit! It's just the coolest thing in the world to me."
July 3, 2024: Superman's New Hero Costumes Could Have a Deeper Meaning 

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From Instagram

"I was a DC kid growing up," Merced previously said of being cast in Superman. "We had the action figures, and most of them were so old and used that the paint had come off… But I really adored Hawkgirl. I had Hawkgirl and Hawkman as part of my collection."
April 29, 2024: ‘Superman’: Isabela Merced Says Playing Hawkgirl In The DC Universe Is An ‘Honor’
"I would be honored for people to see me on the street and just be like, 'Hawkgirl!'
February 23, 2024: James Gunn Posts First ‘Superman: Legacy’ Cast Photo After Table Read, Nicholas Hoult Debuts His Shaved Head as Lex Luthor


February 12, 2024: Superman: Legacy’s Isabela Merced Has Tried on Her Hawkgirl Helmet




Art by Hasan Kazi


Art by Davi Alvez

September 30, 2023: Superman Legacy's Hawkgirl Gets A Beautiful Modern Redesign In DCU Fan Art
August 15, 2023: Superman: Legacy: What Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl Casting Could Mean For the DCU

Ciara Renee as Hawkgirl



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Jun 17, 2024

Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders I) 25th Anniversary

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   Kendra Saunders is celebrating her 25th anniversary this year! James Gunn posted about it on Sunday and it got a lot of attention. Even Isabela Merced, who will be playing Hawkgirl in Gunn's Superman movie, posted a comment on Gunn's post. 



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Nov 24, 2023

New Hawkman and Hawkgirl Show Rumors


There is a rumor about a Hawkman and Hawkgirl show going around. I received a message from one of the followers on Hawkworld Instagram about an unverified rumor going around on Reddit. (Thanks, _finlayattridge_!) Then I saw this article from FandomWire: 

James Gunn’s DCU Chapter 2 & 3 Reportedly Releasing 10 Insane Projects to Beat MCU – Teen Titans Movie and More in the Works 

Hawkman and Hawkgirl Show would be another exciting addition to DCU. As the Reddit report suggests, a show based on these characters has been in talks.

It's a rumor about something that may or may not happen in DCU Chapter TWO or THREE, so who knows how many years ahead we're talking here so I'm not jumping up and down with glee just yet. And we know what happens to DC's plans for live action. It's been an absolute mess with a few shining moments. But seeing the way things are with the Hawks in DC Comics right now, any news is good news. Right?  

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Jul 12, 2023

DCU Hawkgirl: Isabela Merced

Big Announcement from DCU James Gunn!

   There was big news in Hawkworld today: in a surprise announcement, we found out that Isabela Merced was cast as Hawkgirl for James Gunn's Superman Legacy. The Superman movie is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2025, which means we have a two-year wait before we see the first Hawkgirl to soar across the movie screen.
   We have no details on what her role will be in the movie. Two other heroes were also announced with Hawkgirl: Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific and Nathan Fillion as GL Guy Gardner. This seems like a completely random, mishmash group of heroes who have all never been on the same team before, and how they come into Superman's story is anyone's guess. We'll have to wait for more details to come out as the release date gets closer. But James Gunn confirmed it himself on Instagram yesterday. 

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May 20, 2023

Final Verdict on Black Adam


Well, the dust has finally settled, and it appears that the Black Adam era is over. Right after Black Adam came out in October 2022, it was announced that the DCEU was over and James Gunn and Peter Safran were taking over the new DCU. Gunn had no plans for Black Adam or Dwayne Johnson for the "first stage" of whatever the DCU is, and it's expected to be a ten-year plan. That means that Black Adam is pretty much done. The movie had almost no marketing where I live (Japan), China banned the movie for something Pierce Brosnan did with the Dalai Lama (apparently), and the movie "critics" hated the movie, so it pretty much crashed and burned. There were talks of spinoffs for some of the Justice Society heroes, including Hawkman, but those rumors have pretty much melted away quicker than dumping a bucket of water on the Wicked Witch of the West. 
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Feb 7, 2023

The Hawkworld Report Podcast: Covering Hawkman and Hawkgirl! Season 2 Episode 1!

 First podcast of 2023! Talking (rambling, ranting?) about DC Comics' and James Gunn's current plans for Hawkman and Hawkgirl. 

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