Wonder Woman 1984

Did You Know?

• Wonder Woman 1984 is set in 1984, which was a nod to the original Wonder Woman comics from the 1940s, but it was also influenced by the era’s pop culture, including fashion, music, and movies.
• Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Diana Prince was highly praised, and she became the highest-paid actress in Hollywood for a time, partly due to her role in the Wonder Woman franchise.
• The film’s iconic opening scene, set in Themyscira, was filmed in Spain on the Canary Islands, featuring breathtaking landscapes.
• Kristen Wiig’s character, Barbara Minerva, transforms into Cheetah, a villainess who has been a long-time foe of Wonder Woman in the comics.
• Wonder Woman 1984 was originally slated for a June 2020 release, but it was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The film’s main antagonist, Maxwell Lord, is inspired by the DC Comics character of the same name, who is a businessman with the power to manipulate others’ desires and wishes.
• Pedro Pascal’s portrayal of Maxwell Lord was influenced by ’80s business magnates, giving the character a larger-than-life personality reminiscent of figures like Donald Trump or the characters in Wall Street.
• The film’s use of the Dreamstone, an ancient artifact that grants wishes, was inspired by themes of desire and the unintended consequences of getting what one wants.
• The role of Steve Trevor, who returns in Wonder Woman 1984 despite his death in the first film, was a major surprise for fans. His return was facilitated by the Dreamstone’s power to grant wishes.
• The climactic scene where Diana must convince people to renounce their wishes was a reflection of themes of selflessness, which are at the core of the Wonder Woman character.