New evidence has pushed closer the long-rumored return of NetherRealm Studios to the DC Universe, with a stunt performer’s résumé surfacing two character names that could appear in Injustice 3. The revelation comes as mounting proof builds that the Mortal Kombat developer is quietly crafting a sequel to 2017’s Injustice 2, even though the project has yet to receive an official confirmation from Warner Bros. or NetherRealm Studios.
On September 21, MP1st reported that it had come across a résumé belonging to a stuntworker that included a direct reference to motion capture sessions for a game simply titled Injustice 3. The outlet notes that this performer has previously collaborated with NetherRealm and was involved in past projects from the studio, which explains why they would likely be tapped for motion capture work on the unannounced sequel. What makes the résumé particularly revealing is that it lists two specific character names: Supergirl and Batwoman.
A Familiar Face and a Resurrected Hero
The first name is easy to explain. Supergirl was a major player during the events of Injustice 2, a title that is somehow nearly a decade old in 2026. Given her central role in the previous game, her return for the sequel is hardly a surprise. The second name, however, raises far more interesting questions.
Batwoman, as pointed out by MP1st, died in the Injustice comics, which are considered canon to the games. The games even directly reference the comics, so the question of how she could appear in a sequel is genuinely puzzling. As the outlet explains, though, these are comic books we are talking about, and nobody stays dead for good. It is also possible that another character will take up the mantle of Batwoman, or that some strange time-travel element is at play in Injustice 3.
That uncertainty is fitting, given the studio’s recent history. NetherRealm’s last game was Mortal Kombat 1, a soft reboot of the entire MK universe. A return to the DC Universe after nearly a decade away would represent a significant creative pivot for the developer.
A Growing Body of Evidence
This résumé is not the first piece of evidence pointing to Injustice 3‘s existence. Last week, a video game playtest in California was believed to be connected to the project, with a listing asking for playtesters to try out an “unreleased AAA 2D fighting game.” And earlier this year, MP1st reported that it had spotted the game’s name on an artist’s résumé as well.
When these threads are woven together, the picture becomes clearer. It seems likely that NetherRealm is finally returning to the DC Universe after a long absence, and the studio is not shy about leaving breadcrumbs across the industry. Each new lead only strengthens the case that a full-scale sequel is in active development.
Fans Eager for a Big DC Return
The speculation has naturally drawn enthusiasm from the community, who have grown accustomed to NetherRealm’s dominance in the fighting game space. As one observer noted, “Injustice 3 being in development sounds great to me. I mean, that new mobile DC fighting game, DCKO, looks fine and all, but I’m ready for another big, AAA DC fighting game from the Mortal Kombat studio.”
That sentiment captures the mood among fans, who may be satisfied with smaller DC fighting titles but are hungry for a return to the blockbuster scale of the Injustice series. The mobile game DCKO has kept the DC fighting format alive in the interim, but it has not replaced the weight of a flagship entry.
Looking Ahead
While no official release window has been announced, the convergence of the résumé, the California playtest, and the artist listing suggests that Injustice 3 is well past the early concepting phase. The studio appears to be moving forward with confidence, casting stunt performers and artists for a project that has been in the shadows for years.
For now, the confirmed details remain thin, and the official word from Warner Bros. or NetherRealm Studios is still outstanding. But with two intriguing character names attached to the project, the anticipation surrounding a potential Injustice 3 has only grown. Fans will likely be watching closely for the next leak, the next playtest, and, most importantly, the day the sequel is finally announced.
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