Wonder Woman 1984

About Wonder Woman 1984

"Wonder Woman 1984" is a superhero movie that was released in 2020. The film is a sequel to the 2017's Wonder Woman and is the ninth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The plot is set during the Cold War and follows Diana Prince/Wonder Woman as she faces off against formidable foes Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah while reuniting with her past love, Steve Trevor.

Making/Production

The film is directed by Patty Jenkins, who co-wrote the screenplay with Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham. It was produced by DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, The Stone Quarry, and Mad Ghost Productions. Despite facing multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was released in select theaters and through streaming on HBO Max in December 2020.

Actors

• Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman: Gadot reprises her role for the third time, illustrating a more mature and worldly Wonder Woman.
• Chris Pine as Steve Trevor: Pine returns from the previous film, contributing to the emotional arc of the story as Diana's lost love.
• Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord: Pascal plays the infamous DC villain Lord, showcasing a desperate man's urge for power and superiority.
• Kristen Wiig as Barbara Ann Minerva / Cheetah: Wiig depicts the character’s transformation from shy, introverted gemologist to a powerful antagonist.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Wonder Woman 1984" is the first film to be released in theaters and streamed on HBO Max simultaneously.
• This is the second film where Gal Gadot and Chris Pine have starred together, the first being the original "Wonder Woman" in 2017.
• The film features numerous 80s pop culture references, including fashion, technology, and music.

Music/Soundtrack

• The film score was composed by Hans Zimmer, marking his return to the DCEU after scoring "Man of Steel" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice".
• Zimmer's score incorporated his original Wonder Woman theme that was first introduced in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice".
• The soundtrack also features several popular songs from the 1980s to highlight the era the film is set in.

Quotes

• "Nothing good is born from lies. And greatness is not what you think." - Wonder Woman
• "I don't wanna be like anyone. I wanna be an apex predator." - Cheetah
• "All you need is to want it. Think about finally having everything you always wanted." - Maxwell Lord