Wonder Woman

Power. Grace. Wisdom. Wonder.

RELEASED 30 May 20172h 21m★ 7.2 TMDB★ Essential pick

An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.

Why it matters in DC

Diana's journey from Themyscira into the First World War establishes the contrast between her ideals and human conflict. It gives her role in the shared film universe a personal foundation, making her more than a powerful ally introduced through someone else's story.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Wonder Woman is title 1 of 16 in our DC Extended Universe viewing sequence. Diana's First World War adventure provides her personal foundation within the DCEU, which is why this sequence places it before the modern team stories. Batman v Superman introduces her to a different part of that world, while Justice League brings those connections together. The animated Wonder Woman films and television series are separate adaptations.

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