Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to 2017’sWonder Woman, returns us to the world of Diana Prince.
She lives in Washington, D.C., and works as a senior anthropologist at the Smithsonian Institute.
Steve’s arc inWonder Womancomes to a pretty definitive end after he sacrifices himself to save the world.
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So, how exactly doesWonder Woman 1984justify Steve’s return?
What Happened to Steve at the End of Wonder Woman?
Cast your minds back to the final moments ofWonder Woman.
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It also meant he had to go down with the plane.
How Exactly Does Steve Return in Wonder Woman 1984?
We see howWonder Woman 1984brings Steve back from the dead about 45 minutes intothe movie’s runtime.
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Steve’s physical body may be lost to time, but his soul is not.
What Makes Steve’s Return Possible?
Max Lord (Pedro Pascal) eventually gets his hands on it and wishes to literally be the Dreamstone.
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Diana learns the Dreamstone was created by Dechalafrea Ero.
Also known as Dolos, Mendacius, and the Duke of Deception, he is a demigod of manipulation.
TheDuke of Deception is an actual characterfrom theWonder WomanDC Comics.
Wait, What About the Guy Steve Is Living Inside?
Theimplications of Steve’s return are messy and problematic.
What Happens to Steve at the End of Wonder Woman 1984?
Wonder Woman 1984is now available to stream on HBO Max until January 24, 2021.
