New evidence suggests that NetherRealm Studios is quietly assembling a cast for Injustice 3, the long-rumored sequel to the acclaimed 2017 fighting game, with motion capture sessions reportedly underway for characters that fit squarely within the series’ alternate-DC continuity. Among the names surfacing is Batwoman, a hero who met one of the most grim fates in the franchise’s history — a fate that, by the rules of comics, means she is very much alive to return. The revelation comes as the studio has repeatedly signaled its attention has turned toward its next major title, and it arrives just as the parent company’s future ownership could be in flux.
The details emerged from an unusual source: the public resume of a stuntworker who performed the physical motion capture work for the game. As spotted by MP1st, the performer listed “Injustice 3” after completing mocap sessions for two characters — Supergirl and Batwoman. Both selections make narrative sense within the franchise’s lore. Supergirl already featured prominently in the previous entry, playing a pivotal role in repelling Brainiac’s invasion in Injustice 2. Batwoman, by contrast, is a far more intriguing choice, precisely because of the dark ending she received in the Injustice comic book series that ran alongside the games.
A Hero Who Died a Very Injustice Death
The alternate-Earth version of Batwoman — Katherine “Kate” Kane, operating under the cowl and a signature red wig — stood alongside Batman in his war against Superman’s tyrannical Regime. But her arc took a devastating turn in the fifth year of the rebellion. In a selfless act, Kate sacrificed herself to manually activate a dimensional transporter, opening a portal that brought the DC Universe’s Justice League heroes into a darker, corrupted dimension. Regime Superman, however, was not about to let her complete the ritual. In a brutal final moment, he incinerated her with his heat vision, seemingly ending her life for good.
For a video game, that would have been a definitive send-off. For comics, though, it is merely a footnote. As any reader of the medium will know, death in the DC Universe is rarely permanent — characters routinely return from the grave, often with new powers, new identities, or new reasons to fight. The implication for Injustice 3 is tantalizing: if the studio is indeed bringing Kate Kane back, it would be a fittingly dramatic resurrection for a series built on the consequences of a fractured world.
“No one stays dead for long in that medium.”
Commentary on the Injustice comic book series
The significance of this potential return cannot be overstated, given the franchise’s history. The last Injustice game landed in 2017, and since then NetherRealm has kept itself busy elsewhere. The studio concluded the mainline Mortal Kombat universe with the critically acclaimed Mortal Kombat 11 in 2019, before delivering a soft reset with Mortal Kombat 1 in 2023. That recent entry, however, received largely lukewarm reviews upon release, and its post-launch support quietly ended in 2025 following the arrival of the Khaos Reigns expansion.
Looking Ahead
At the time support concluded, NetherRealm stated that it needed to “shift focus” toward its next major project — a statement that lines up neatly with the Injustice 3 motion capture work now surfacing. The studio’s future direction may also hinge on corporate developments beyond its own walls. If Paramount’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery moves forward, the Mortal Kombat and Injustice franchises could find themselves under new ownership, potentially reshaping the roadmap for both series.
For now, the evidence points in one direction: NetherRealm is not resting on its laurels, and the Injustice universe may be getting a much-needed second wind. Whether Batwoman’s resurrection is more than a rumor remains to be confirmed, but the combination of motion capture sessions, a studio openly discussing its next title, and a hero whose death was never truly permanent makes this one of the most promising pieces of Injustice 3 news in recent memory.
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