Gal Gadot is maintaining her Gal Gadot PG-13 streak with the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios thriller, The Runner. Following her role in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Gadot has consistently appeared in PG-13 rated films over the past five years, a trend that continues in this new project.
Gal Gadot’s Shift to PG-13 Films After Justice League
Gadot first gained widespread recognition starring as Wonder Woman in multiple DC films including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and Wonder Woman 1984. The Snyder Cut of Justice League, released on HBO Max in 2021, carried an R rating due to its violent content and strong language. Since then, Gal Gadot has focused on movies rated PG-13, avoiding more adult content.
This streak spans several recent movies. After Justice League, she appeared in the PG-13 thriller Red Notice, which included violence, strong language, and sexual references. She also took a role in Death on the Nile, notable for violent scenes and sexual material, followed by Heart of Stone and Snow White, both of which received PG-13 ratings for violence, thematic elements, and language.
In addition to these lead roles, Gadot made uncredited appearances in Fast X, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and The Flash, all of which also carry PG-13 ratings. After James Gunn rebooted the DC Universe, Gadot stepped away from playing Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, marking a new phase in her career.
The Runner: A New Thriller With Familiar Themes
The Runner features Gadot as a lawyer racing against time to rescue her kidnapped son. Guided by mysterious instructions from an unknown caller, she must act quickly to prevent further harm to her child. The cast includes Damian Lewis, known for Homeland, and Kenton Lloyd Morgan, a short film actor.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald — whose credits include One Day in September, The Last King of Scotland, State of Play, and Whitney — the film’s screenplay was written by Mark Gibson. David Kosse is producing the project, which reportedly completed filming in 2025. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has rated The Runner PG-13 due to violent content, bloody images, sexual material, strong language, and drug references.
Background on Gadot’s Career and Recent Work
Before The Runner, Gadot experienced mixed success with Disney’s live-action Snow White, which earned $205 million globally but failed to recoup its estimated $240-$270 million budget. The film received mostly unfavorable reviews with a 39% Rotten Tomatoes score, though audience reception was warmer at 69%, and it performed well on Disney’s streaming platform.
Aside from her Wonder Woman role, Gadot is known for her portrayal of Gisele Yashar in several Fast and the Furious installments. Her filmography also includes Date Night, Knight and Day, Triple 9, Criminal, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and the comedy Between Two Ferns: The Movie. On television, she has appeared in American series like The Beautiful Life as well as various Israeli productions.
Expectations and Future Prospects for Gal Gadot
With The Runner continuing her run of PG-13 movies, Gal Gadot is poised to maintain her presence in widely accessible, moderately intense films that appeal to broad audiences. As the film awaits a confirmed release date from Amazon MGM Studios, fans and industry watchers alike will see if this thriller sustains Gadot’s recent momentum and expands her dramatic portfolio beyond the superhero and action roles that established her global profile.
