Wonder Woman

Did You Know?

• Wonder Woman is the fourth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and is the first to focus on the origin story of the iconic character, Wonder Woman.
• Gal Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman after her brief appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and her performance earned widespread praise.
• Director Patty Jenkins is only the second woman in history to direct a major superhero film, with Wonder Woman being her first film in the DCEU.
• The film is set during World War I, which distinguishes it from most other superhero films, which are often set in modern times or other fictional settings.
• The No Man’s Land scene, where Diana steps into the battlefield to save the day, is one of the most iconic moments in the film and was a fan favorite.
• Gal Gadot performed many of her own stunts, including extensive sword fighting and combat scenes, preparing for months of physical training.
• The character of Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, was created by psychologist William Moulton Marston and artist H.G. Peter in 1941.
• The film’s success at the box office ($821 million worldwide) made it the highest-grossing DCEU film at the time and a major milestone for female-led superhero movies.
• Patty Jenkins was originally hesitant to take on the project due to the challenging nature of portraying a beloved character, but she found a deep connection to Diana’s story.
• Wonder Woman’s costume in the film is a more modern take on her classic comic book outfit, with the armor and shield adding a more warrior-like aesthetic that suits Diana’s character development.