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Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to the 2017 film Wonder Woman, was released in Australia on 25 December 2020. The film was directed by Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen. Set in 1984 during the Cold War, the film follows Diana and her past love, Steve Trevor, as they face off against new foes Maxwell Lord and Cheetah.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the sequel | Wonder Woman 1984 (also stylized as WW84) |
| Date of release | 25 December 2020 |
| Where to watch | HBO Max and in theatres |
| Production house | Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, and The Stone Quarry |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Director | Patty Jenkins |
| Screenplay by | Geoff Johns, Dave Callaham, and Patty Jenkins |
| Story by | Jenkins and Johns |
| Star cast | Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen |
| Setting | 1984 during the Cold War |
| Plot | Diana and her past love Steve Trevor face off against Maxwell Lord and Cheetah |
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'Wonder Woman 1984' release date in Australia
The release of "Wonder Woman 1984" in Australia has been a long time coming, with the film facing multiple delays. Initially, the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster "Wonder Woman" was set to hit theatres in November 2019, then pushed to June 2020, before being delayed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was finally released in Australia on Christmas Day, 25 December 2020, both in theatres and on HBO Max.
"Wonder Woman 1984" is an American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Wonder Woman, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and directed by Patty Jenkins. The film is set in the 1980s during the Cold War and stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen.
The plot centres around Diana and her past love, Steve Trevor, as they face off against new foes: Maxwell Lord and Cheetah. The film features action-packed sequences, including a duel inside the White House and Wonder Woman's assault on an Egyptian military convoy. Despite the delays and the challenges of the pandemic, "Wonder Woman 1984" grossed $46.8 million in the United States and Canada and $122.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $169.6 million.
The release of "Wonder Woman 1984" in Australia on Christmas Day 2020 marked the end of a long wait for fans, who had been eagerly anticipating the sequel since the success of the first film in 2017. The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its entertainment value and others criticising its lengthy runtime and busy plot. Despite this, the film's release was a significant event for Australian moviegoers and added some much-needed blockbuster excitement during a challenging year for the film industry.
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'Wonder Woman 1984' plot
Wonder Woman 1984 is a 2020 American superhero film and a follow-up to the 2017 film Wonder Woman. It is the ninth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film is directed by Patty Jenkins, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham. The film stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince, a.k.a. Wonder Woman, alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen.
The film is set in 1984 during the Cold War. Diana works at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., while secretly performing heroic deeds as Wonder Woman. She has one friend, Barbara Minerva, a shy geologist and cryptozoologist who is also a new employee at the museum. When the FBI asks the museum to identify stolen antiquities from a robbery that Wonder Woman recently foiled, Barbara and Diana discover a Latin inscription on one artifact (the Dreamstone) that claims to grant the holder one wish. Barbara, who yearns to be strong, sexy, and cool like Diana, unintentionally acquires the same superpowers as her friend. Meanwhile, Diana is reunited with her past lover, Steve Trevor, who had died in a plane crash in the previous film. It is revealed that Max Lord is responsible for bringing Steve back and wants Wonder Woman to pay up for the favour.
Wonder Woman 1984 explores themes of consumerism and greed prevalent in the 1980s. The film also features two main villains: Cheetah, a friend of Wonder Woman who becomes jealous of her power and turns evil, and Max Lord, a businessman who promises to grant people's wishes at a cost. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, as well as the 1980s setting and visuals, while others criticised the plot, pacing, and action scenes.
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'Wonder Woman 1984' cast
Wonder Woman 1984 is an American superhero film and the ninth instalment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It is a sequel to the 2017 Wonder Woman film, and it was released in 2020. The film was directed by Patty Jenkins, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham.
The cast of Wonder Woman 1984 includes:
- Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman: Gadot reprised her role as the titular character and the Amazonian Princess of the DC Extended Universe.
- Chris Pine as Steve Trevor: Pine's character, Diana's past love, also returns in Wonder Woman 1984.
- Kristen Wiig as Cheetah: Wiig portrays the main antagonist of the film, Cheetah, who is transformed into a humanoid cheetah.
- Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord: Pascal's character, Maxwell Lord, is a key antagonist who faces off against Diana and Steve.
- Robin Wright as Antiope: Wright reprised her role as Antiope, appearing in a flashback sequence in the film.
- Connie Nielsen as Hippolyta: Nielsen's character, Hippolyta, is also featured in a flashback sequence alongside Robin Wright's Antiope.
The film also features performances by Natasha Rothwell, Ravi Patel, Gabriella Wilde, and Kristoffer Polaha, among others.
Wonder Woman 1984 received mixed reactions from critics and audiences. While the 1980s setting and visuals were praised, the plot and pacing were criticised for their complexity and sluggishness. The action scenes were also considered inferior to those of the first film. Despite this, the performances of Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, and Kristen Wiig were lauded by reviewers.
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'Wonder Woman 1984' box office performance
Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to the 2017 film Wonder Woman, was released in Australia on 25 December 2020. The film was directed by Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's release date was postponed several times.
The film's box office performance fell short of expectations. According to Variety, the film earned $38.5 million in 32 markets, with $18.8 million coming from China. In comparison, the 2017 Wonder Woman film made $38 million in China during its opening weekend and a total of $90.5 million. In the United States and Canada, the film grossed $16.7 million in its opening weekend, 87% less than the first film's opening weekend. It made $5.4 million in its second weekend and $3 million in its third, a further 46% drop. Overall, the film made $46.8 million in the United States and Canada and $122.8 million internationally, totalling $169.6 million worldwide.
Despite the disappointing box office numbers, Wonder Woman 1984 was the most-watched straight-to-streaming title of the year, according to Screen Engine. Samba TV reported that the film was watched in 3.2 million households in its first week and over 4.3 million US households by the end of its first month.
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'Wonder Woman 1984' reviews
Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to the 2017 film Wonder Woman, was released in Australia on 25 December 2020. The film was directed by Patty Jenkins, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham. It stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielson.
Reviews
Reviews for Wonder Woman 1984 were mixed. On the positive side, critics praised the performances of the lead actors, the chemistry between them, and the action sequences. Some reviews called the film a "technicolor, lighthearted romp" through the 1980s, with "imagination and verve". Others described it as vibrant escapism and a "serviceable sequel". Director Patty Jenkins' return was also welcomed, with one review stating that the film was "a great DC movie, [and] a great movie, period".
However, some critics felt that the film was "let down by an unwieldy screenplay" and that it "succumbed to excess". One review said that while there were "great moments and characters", the film "didn't quite live up to the wonder [we] deserve". Another review felt that the film lacked "genuine surprise or outstanding innovation".
Despite the mixed reviews, Wonder Woman 1984 was a commercial success, grossing $169.6 million worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
Wonder Woman 1984 was released in Australia on 25 December 2020.
The film is set in 1984 during the Cold War and follows Diana/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and her past love, Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) as they face off against new villains Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) and Cheetah (Kristen Wiig).
The film was released in Australian theatres and on HBO Max.
Yes, Wonder Woman 1984 is the sequel to the 2017 film Wonder Woman. It is the ninth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
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