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Wonder Woman 1984

| 2020

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

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Main Plot

In "Wonder Woman 1984," directed by Patty Jenkins, Diana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1980s. She works at the Smithsonian Institution while secretly performing heroic deeds as Wonder Woman. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a magical artifact, the Dreamstone, surfaces, granting wishes but exacting a heavy toll. Diana's old flame, Steve Trevor, mysteriously returns, complicating her emotions. Meanwhile, ambitious businessman Maxwell Lord and insecure colleague Barbara Minerva both seek the stone's power, leading to catastrophic consequences. Diana must confront these formidable foes and make profound sacrifices to save the world from descending into chaos.

Characters

  • Gal Gadot plays Diana Prince, who battles Maxwell Lord and Cheetah while navigating the complexities of love and heroism in the 1980s.
  • Chris Pine plays Steve Trevor, who mysteriously returns and helps Diana Prince confront new threats while navigating the complexities of their relationship.
  • Kristen Wiig plays Barbara Minerva, a gemologist who transforms into the villain Cheetah, challenging Wonder Woman and complicating her mission to stop Maxwell Lord.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of "Wonder Woman 1984," directed by Patty Jenkins, Diana Prince (Wonder Woman) confronts the chaos unleashed by Maxwell Lord, who has used the Dreamstone to grant wishes globally, causing widespread turmoil. Diana realizes that the only way to restore order is for everyone to renounce their wishes. She uses her Lasso of Truth to broadcast a heartfelt message to humanity, urging them to see the truth and relinquish their desires for the greater good. Maxwell Lord, influenced by his son Alistair's plea for his father's safety, renounces his own wish, which reverses the catastrophic effects of his actions. Concurrently, Barbara Minerva (Cheetah), who had wished to become an apex predator, loses her powers and reverts to her human form. In the aftermath, Diana accepts the loss of her resurrected love, Steve Trevor, who had returned through the Dreamstone's power. She embraces her role as a protector of humanity, finding solace in her memories and the strength to move forward. The film concludes with Diana continuing her mission to safeguard the world, embodying hope and resilience.

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