2016 was a bit of a mixed bag for superhero movies, but for the most part, Warner Bros. still has some work to do with the DC Extended Universe. Sure, many fans did likeBatman V Superman: Dawn of JusticeandSuicide Squad, but the movies were panned by critics and divisive among the moviegoing public. So next year,Wonder Womanis going to have to shoulder the responsibility of correcting the course. Warner Bros. has released a new photo and it is still hard to know what the end result will be, but this new photo is very encouraging.
The still comes courtesy ofEntertainment Weeklyand showsGal Gadotas the title hero stealing what is referred to as the “god killer” sword. This is said to be the moment inWonder Woman moviewhen Diana Prince decides to forge her own path and step out on her own. Here is what DirectorPatty Jenkinshad to say about it.
“This is her moment. She’s heard all the terrible things about man’s land. But she’s also heard that mankind is in need and under duress. This is her great moment to make the decision to be the one to try and save them.”
InWonder Woman, this “god killer” sword is held in the heavily guarded armory on the all-female island ofThemyscira. Diana Prince decides to disobey her mother and help Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), so she breaks into the vault to steal the sword. It looks like a prettyepic momentbased on the shot, but anyone who sawBatman V Superman: Dawn of Justicealready saw this sword in action. This is the same sword that she used to fight Doomsday, which did some serious damage to him. So “god killer” seems like an appropriate name.
Outside of having to shoulder the responsibility of correcting the course for future DC Comics movies,Wonder Womanwill also have the responsibility of proving that afemale-led superhero moviecan work in the modern age. Ever since the superhero movie craze started back in the early 2000’s, fans have been calling for a female-led superhero movie. Save forElektra(which most of us would like to try and forget about), that hasn’t really happened yet. Many were upset when Marvel Studios announced their Phase 3 lineup, which failed to include aScarlett Johansson/Black WidowSolo movie, which everyone assumed was going to happen. That left room for Warner Bros. to swoop in and getWonder Womandone, allowing them to beat Marvel to the punch. It’s just a matter of if they can deliver on the promise.
The movie is being directed byPatty Jenkinsand starsGal Gadot,Chris Pine,Robin Wright,Connie Nielsen,David Thewlis,Elena Anaya,Danny Huston,Ewen BremnerandLucy Davis.Wonder Womanis set to hit theaters on June 29, 2025. Be sure to check out the new image from the movie for yourself below.
