‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Delayed From October to Christmas Day
The superhero sequel was most recently slated for release on Oct. 2
Brian Welk | September 11, 2020 @ 9:48 AM
Last Updated: September 11, 2020 @ 10:01 AM
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The theatrical release of “Wonder Woman 1984” is being pushed back by Warner Bros. from a fall release to Christmas 2020.
The superhero sequel starring Gal Gadot and directed by Patty Jenkins was originally meant to open on Oct. 2 after being pushed back from a summer release due to the coronavirus. Warner Bros.’ next release with Legendary, “Dune,” will still open on Dec. 18.
“Patty Jenkins is an exceptional filmmaker and with Wonder Woman 1984 she has delivered an incredibly dynamic film that moviegoers of all ages around the world will absolutely love. We’re very proud of the film and look forward to bringing it to audiences for the holidays,” Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich said in a statement Friday.
“First and foremost let me say how much Gal and I love all our devoted Wonder Woman fans around the world, and your excitement for ‘WW84’ couldn’t make us happier or more eager for you to see the movie. Because I know how important it is to bring this movie to you on a big screen when all of us can share the experience together, I’m hopeful you won’t mind waiting just a little bit longer. With the new date on Christmas Day, we can’t wait to spend the holidays with you,” Jenkins said in a statement.
The move for “Wonder Woman 1984” also follows the theatrical release of “Tenet” over Labor Day weekend, which brought in just $20.2 million domestically for Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster from just over 2,800 screens, excluding some of the major markets in Los Angeles and New York. The film did however perform better internationally where more theaters are open, raking in an additional $132.1 million.
Gadot returns for the sequel to 2017’s “Wonder Woman,” which fast forwards the action from World War II to 1984, where Gadot will take on a new villain played by Kristen Wiig. Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen also star.
The original “Wonder Woman” grossed $412.5 million domestic and $821.8 million globally.
'Wonder Woman 1984': New Posters Rep Huge '80s Vibes, Somehow Make Fanny Packs Cool (Photos)
In case you missed it, alongside yesterday's spectacular trailer for "Wonder Woman 1984," Warner Bros. also released four spectacular new character posters for the film's main characters. See them below right now.
The new images, done up in the same eye-popping, w-suggesting visual style as the one released a few months back, feature Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), Cheetah (Kristen Wiig) and Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) accented by angular lines and bright colors that, presumably, suggest something as-yet unknown about what's in store for them. Also, somehow, the Steve Trevor photo makes fanny packs seem extremely cool, which shouldn't be possible in this or any other universe.
It all dropped Sunday during the "Wonder Woman 1984" panel at Comic Con Experience Brazil, attended by both director Patty Jenkins and Gadot. Read more about that here.
First up, here's a green-red-and-gold-accented Wonder Woman giving us another look at her slick new armor. The fact that her giant '80s shoulder pads look intimidating and awesome would be shocking -- if we weren't already shocked that Steve Trevor's fanny pack also looks awesome:
Next up, a very blue-green Steve Trevor looks pretty confused about something -- we're guessing it's that the fanny pack he's wearing makes him look dope instead of the "hopelessly dorky and, if we're being honest, kind of creepy" vibe fanny packs normally emit. That should be less possible than bringing Steve back from the dead.
Here's one of the film's villains, Barbara Minerva, AKA Cheetah, whose smug smirk suggests she's hiding a secret. Is her secret the answer to how on earth the Steve Trevor poster made a fanny pack (vomit) look awesome? Hopefully! Also, that cheetah-themed miniskirt and leather jacket combo rules.
Finally, here's the film's other villain, Maxwell Lord, accented by the color of money. (Green. We mean the color green.) We're not saying he reminds us of any IRL 1980s business bros who might be really untrustworthy, but we can confidently predict he has a chain of hotels named after himself, and may or may not also be responsible for making fanny packs cool.
Jenkins co-wrote the script with Geoff Johns and David Callaham. Also appearing in the film are Connie Nielsen as Hippolyta, queen of Themyscira and Diana's mother, and Robin Wright as Antiope.
"Wonder Woman 1984" is slated to open June 5, 2020.
19 Coolest Ice Cream Scenes in Movies, From 'It's a Wonderful Life' to 'Wonder Woman' (Videos)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey bonds with his future love an ice cream parlor.
Roman Holiday (1953)
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck enjoy a sweet treat on Rome's Spanish Steps.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Bette Davis clutches two ice cream cones on a Malibu beach.
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
John Carpenter's shocker includes a surprise killing of a girl.
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Bob Hope and Fozzie Bear bond over ice cream.
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Justin Henry acts out over ice cream with Dustin Hoffman's divorced dad.
Mad Max (1979)
Max's wife (Joanne Samuel) fends off a bad guy with an ice cream cone -- and a knee -- in this dystopian classic.
The Shining (1980)
"How'd you like some ice cream, Doc?"
My Girl (1991)
Anna Chlumsky's Vada joins a grown-up writing class and recites an adorable ode to "vanilla, chocolate, Rocky Road, even with pie a la mode."
Forrest Gump (1994)
"The only good thing about being wounded in the butt-ocks."
Pulp Fiction (1994)
John Travolta and Uma Thurman bond over a milkshake.
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Angelina Jolie makes quite an impression ordering a hot fudge sundae.
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Sandra Bullock reminds us why a woman's best male friends are sometimes named Ben and Jerry.
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Anne Hathaway demonstrates the dangers of brain freeze from too big a spoonful.
City Slickers (2001)
Josh Mostel's Barry is tested on his ability to choose the perfect ice cream to follow any meal.
The Notebook (2004)
Kisses always taste better after ice cream is smashed into your lover's face.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Abigail Breslin's Olive learns what "a la mode" means -- as well as how to combat body shamers.
Zootopia (2016)
This Oscar winner proves that elephants make the perfect ice cream servers.
Wonder Woman (2017)
Gal Gadot's very sheltered heroine discovers some of what she's been missing on her remote island home.
1 of 19
Over the years, Hollywood has licked up America’s favorite frozen treat
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey bonds with his future love an ice cream parlor.
In case you missed it, alongside yesterday's spectacular trailer for "Wonder Woman 1984," Warner Bros. also released four spectacular new character posters for the film's main characters. See them below right now.
The new images, done up in the same eye-popping, w-suggesting visual style as the one released a few months back, feature Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), Cheetah (Kristen Wiig) and Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) accented by angular lines and bright colors that, presumably, suggest something as-yet unknown about what's in store for them. Also, somehow, the Steve Trevor photo makes fanny packs seem extremely cool, which shouldn't be possible in this or any other universe.
It all dropped Sunday during the "Wonder Woman 1984" panel at Comic Con Experience Brazil, attended by both director Patty Jenkins and Gadot. Read more about that here.
First up, here's a green-red-and-gold-accented Wonder Woman giving us another look at her slick new armor. The fact that her giant '80s shoulder pads look intimidating and awesome would be shocking -- if we weren't already shocked that Steve Trevor's fanny pack also looks awesome:
Next up, a very blue-green Steve Trevor looks pretty confused about something -- we're guessing it's that the fanny pack he's wearing makes him look dope instead of the "hopelessly dorky and, if we're being honest, kind of creepy" vibe fanny packs normally emit. That should be less possible than bringing Steve back from the dead.
Here's one of the film's villains, Barbara Minerva, AKA Cheetah, whose smug smirk suggests she's hiding a secret. Is her secret the answer to how on earth the Steve Trevor poster made a fanny pack (vomit) look awesome? Hopefully! Also, that cheetah-themed miniskirt and leather jacket combo rules.
Finally, here's the film's other villain, Maxwell Lord, accented by the color of money. (Green. We mean the color green.) We're not saying he reminds us of any IRL 1980s business bros who might be really untrustworthy, but we can confidently predict he has a chain of hotels named after himself, and may or may not also be responsible for making fanny packs cool.
Jenkins co-wrote the script with Geoff Johns and David Callaham. Also appearing in the film are Connie Nielsen as Hippolyta, queen of Themyscira and Diana's mother, and Robin Wright as Antiope.
"Wonder Woman 1984" is slated to open June 5, 2020.
19 Coolest Ice Cream Scenes in Movies, From 'It's a Wonderful Life' to 'Wonder Woman' (Videos)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey bonds with his future love an ice cream parlor.
Roman Holiday (1953)
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck enjoy a sweet treat on Rome's Spanish Steps.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Bette Davis clutches two ice cream cones on a Malibu beach.
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
John Carpenter's shocker includes a surprise killing of a girl.
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Bob Hope and Fozzie Bear bond over ice cream.
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Justin Henry acts out over ice cream with Dustin Hoffman's divorced dad.
Mad Max (1979)
Max's wife (Joanne Samuel) fends off a bad guy with an ice cream cone -- and a knee -- in this dystopian classic.
The Shining (1980)
"How'd you like some ice cream, Doc?"
My Girl (1991)
Anna Chlumsky's Vada joins a grown-up writing class and recites an adorable ode to "vanilla, chocolate, Rocky Road, even with pie a la mode."
Forrest Gump (1994)
"The only good thing about being wounded in the butt-ocks."
Pulp Fiction (1994)
John Travolta and Uma Thurman bond over a milkshake.
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Angelina Jolie makes quite an impression ordering a hot fudge sundae.
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Sandra Bullock reminds us why a woman's best male friends are sometimes named Ben and Jerry.
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Anne Hathaway demonstrates the dangers of brain freeze from too big a spoonful.
City Slickers (2001)
Josh Mostel's Barry is tested on his ability to choose the perfect ice cream to follow any meal.
The Notebook (2004)
Kisses always taste better after ice cream is smashed into your lover's face.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Abigail Breslin's Olive learns what "a la mode" means -- as well as how to combat body shamers.
Zootopia (2016)
This Oscar winner proves that elephants make the perfect ice cream servers.
Wonder Woman (2017)
Gal Gadot's very sheltered heroine discovers some of what she's been missing on her remote island home.
1 of 19
Over the years, Hollywood has licked up America’s favorite frozen treat
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey bonds with his future love an ice cream parlor.
