'Wonder Woman 1984' Sparks Spirited Response From Social Media Following HBO Max Premiere

Hannah Barnes

12/26/2020 04:07 pm EST

The Wonder Woman sequel Wonder Woman 1984 arrived this week after a delayed theatrical release due to the coronavirus pandemic. As soon as it became available in theaters and on HBO Max, fans were quick to share their thoughts on the film via social media.

With Gal Gadot again in the titular role, Wonder Woman 1984 takes place over half a century after the events of the first movie, with Diana Prince/Wonder Woman now working at a museum. After a series of various wishes create unanticipated consequences, she must suit up once again save the world — keep reading to see what fans are saying about the film.

Many people enjoyed the film:

Others, not so much:

Several viewers praised Kristin Wiig, who starred as Barbara Minerva/Cheetah:

Some people wondered what movie they were even watching, thanks to the CGI used on Wiig's Cheetah:

About the Release:

Wonder Woman 1984 was released on HBO Max and in theaters on Christmas Day and was released in theaters on Dec. 16 in international markets without HBO Max. It was originally supposed to premiere this summer but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The movie will be streaming on HBO Max for one month at no additional cost to subscribers.

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