‘Wonder Woman 3’ Officially In The Works With Patty Jenkins & Gal Gadot Returning
With Netflix’s We Can Be Heroes and Disney’s Soul hitting their respective streaming services, fans had plenty to choose from for entertainment this holiday weekend. However, one title that has caused discourse among fans on social media is DC’s Wonder Woman 1984. Despite a bevy of differing opinions, it appears Warner Bros. is fully behind the Wonder Woman franchise. As first reported by Variety, Wonder Woman 3 is officially in the works with Patty Jenkins returning to write and direct while Gal Gadot will reprise the titular role.
In a statement accompanying the initial report, Warner Bros. Chairman Toby Emmerich expresses his excitement to bring the trilogy to a close with the two creative powerhouses.
“As fans around the world continue to embrace Diana Prince, driving the strong opening weekend performance of Wonder Woman 1984, we are excited to be able to continue her story with our real-life Wonder Women, Gal and Patty, who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy,” said Emmerich.
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A sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984 was originally slated for a December 2019 release. However, Its path was filled with delays before finally landing on HBO Max Christmas Day. However, the film managed to earn $16.7 million domestically, the best opening weekend to date in the coronavirus era. The film potentially teased what to expect from the third film with its post-credits scene.
Moreover, Full Circle’s very own Katie Gilstrap found things to enjoy while viewing the sequel. Her official review says “there are some good components in Wonder Woman 1984. Wiig, Pascal, and Gadot all play really well off each other. The bright cinematography catches the eye, and I always felt a part of the movie. There’s nothing in the film that really takes me out of feeling like I was in a comic book movie.”
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