Wonder Woman 1984

Initially criticized for its light tone, Wonder Woman 1984 is a fun, modern-day fable that remains true to the spirit of the character.

Wonder Woman 1984, under Jenkins' guidance and with [Gadot's charismatic, endearing performance](https://www.cbr.com/dceu-actors-auditioned-different-roles/), capitalizes on this aspect of the character in such a way that arguably makes Wonder Woman an even stronger beacon of hope than Superman. Wonder Woman 1984 is far from its predecessor both in style and story, but it in no way diminishes the character. Any comics fan who may have been put off by this kind of presentation may be missing the point -- something central to both Wonder Woman and her mythos since 1942. [Wonder Woman 1984](https://www.cbr.com/tag/wonder-woman-1984/) received a muddled response from both fans and critics, who cited the shift in tone and certain plot details as detrimental to the overall portrayal of the title character. Yet the movie's focus on humor adds to its intentionally lighthearted tone -- something that is on full display in the opening action scene inside a Washington, D.C. The first [Wonder Woman](https://www.cbr.com/tag/wonder-woman-film/) movie was a big hit critically and financially, solidifying Gal Gadot as the perfect casting choice to play the Amazonian Princess Diana.