Patty JenkinsWonder Woman 1984hits theaters and HBO Max today, and so far, the reviews are buzzy.
It feels like the hopeful, uplifting story we need right now.
Seriously, inject that into our veins immediately.
The hopeful message doesnt mean there arent some brand-new baddies, however.
Lets break down the key characters in Dianas 80s-drenched sequel.
Our gal wonder has been out there saving the day since 1941 and our Gal wonder since 2016.
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More of this, kindly.
For now, let’s call it comic book logic!
Just roll with it.
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Hes back and we get to see him in a fanny pack.
Thats all we need to know.
Im looking forward to seeing this unproblematic king on screen again; I dont care how he gets there.
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Barbara Minerva/Cheetah (Kristen Wiig)
Okay, now we get to the baddies.
First is Cheetah, who has been the archenemy of Wonder Woman since 1943.
And, oh yeah, giant claws and fangs.
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Still, her most dangerous weapon is her rage-fueled jealousy.
Comic books theyre just like real life!
Enter Maxwell Lord, who was born with zero powers other than being a rich trust-fund kid.
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Later, he was retconned to have the powerful metahuman ability of telepathy since birth.
This is slightly different than her depiction in the comics, but thats okay.
So we can probably expect theres some unfinished business there.
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Well find out when it hits theaters and HBO Max on Christmas Day.
