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Wonder Woman 1984
Film · 2020
What hooked you in Wonder Woman 1984 was the way grand, world-altering stakes collide with deeply personal, emotional sacrifices.
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Wonder Woman
Patty Jenkins · Film · 2017
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Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell · Book · 2004
Explores: Totalitarianism, Surveillance, Loss of Individuality.
Like the moral dilemmas faced in Wonder Woman 1984, this story explores how powerful, systemic forces demand total submission, forcing individuals to choose between their personal integrity and absolute power.
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros · Book · 2024
Explores: Dragons, Rider Bond, Magical Academy.
Much like the high-stakes heroics of Wonder Woman 1984, this narrative centers on a protagonist thrust into a dangerous, world-defining role where survival requires immense strength and difficult personal sacrifice.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Orphanhood, Friendship.
If you appreciated the destiny and heroism found in Wonder Woman 1984, you will connect with this journey of a young hero discovering their true potential against overwhelming, ancient evil.
The Women: A Novel
Kristin Hannah · Book · 2024
Explores: Female Friendship, Coming-of-Age, Trauma.
This story mirrors the emotional weight of Wonder Woman 1984 by focusing on the unbreakable bonds formed during times of crisis and the lasting, personal consequences of living through epic conflict.
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X-Men '97
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Explores: Prejudice and Discrimination, Acceptance, Legacy.
Just as Wonder Woman 1984 explores the burden of being a protector in a hostile world, this series examines the struggle of powerful individuals fighting for acceptance while facing uncertain futures.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
Explores: Government Experiments, Telekinesis, Monsters.
The connection to Wonder Woman 1984 lies in the intersection of mysterious, world-threatening forces and the small, human friendships that become the key to overcoming dark, hidden experiments.
WandaVision
Jac Schaeffer · Series · 2021
Explores: Grief and Loss, Illusion vs. Reality, Control and Manipulation.
This series captures the psychological tension seen in Wonder Woman 1984, specifically the struggle to maintain one's reality when extraordinary powers and personal grief collide in a suburban setting.
The King: Eternal Monarch
Series · 2020
Explores: Duty vs. Love, Fate vs. Free Will, Good vs. Evil.
Similar to the romantic stakes in Wonder Woman 1984, this story balances global threats with the intense, personal duty to protect the one you love across impossible, parallel divides.
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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Existentialism, Individual Responsibility, Cultural Critique.
If you were intrigued by the philosophical questions of power and desire in Wonder Woman 1984, this podcast provides an analytical look at the personal responsibility required in our culture.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
While different in tone from Wonder Woman 1984, this show explores the human need for genuine connection, mirroring the protagonist's own search for intimacy amidst the isolation of a public life.
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Common questions
Should I watch Wonder Woman (2017) before Wonder Woman 1984?
Yes, it is recommended to watch the 2017 film first to understand the character development of Wonder Woman before viewing the events of Wonder Woman 1984, where she faces a global battle against a mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.
Is Wonder Woman 1984 a direct sequel to the 2017 Wonder Woman movie?
Wonder Woman 1984 follows the 2017 film and continues the story of the protagonist. While the 2017 film establishes her character, Wonder Woman 1984 focuses on a new conflict involving a botched store robbery that escalates into a global battle against an ancient force.
What happens to the protagonist in Wonder Woman 1984?
In Wonder Woman 1984, the protagonist finds herself in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force. This conflict is triggered by a botched store robbery and ultimately puts her powers in jeopardy as she attempts to save the world from this threat.
How does the plot of Wonder Woman 1984 begin?
The plot of Wonder Woman 1984 begins with a botched store robbery. This event serves as the catalyst for a larger narrative that leads Wonder Woman into a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that threatens her powers.