What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedWonder Woman
Patty Jenkins · Film · 2017
If you loved Wonder Woman, start with Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) — a film from the same story. Below: 3 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Wonder Woman across media.
If Wonder Woman captivated you, it is because you crave stories that explore the intersection of personal conviction and systemic warfare.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Wonder Woman 1984
Film · 2020
Books on the same thread
The Women
Kristin Hannah · Book
Shares a thread with Wonder Woman: female empowerment.
Like Wonder Woman, this narrative centers on a woman navigating the brutal realities of war, highlighting the profound personal sacrifice required when idealism confronts the chaos of the battlefield.
Atonement
Ian McEwan · Book · 2007
Explores: Guilt and Atonement, Childhood Trauma, Class Conflict.
The emotional weight of war seen in Wonder Woman is mirrored here, focusing on how personal choices and moral perceptions are forever altered by the trauma of global conflict.
Mary: A Fiction
Mary Wollstonecraft · Book · 2022
Explores: Female Identity, Societal Constraints, Individualism.
Just as Wonder Woman challenges the world of Man, this text examines the struggle for individual identity and the fight against rigid societal constraints that limit a woman's potential.
Series on the same thread
Justice League
Series · 2001
Explores: Superpowers, Fighting Evil, Team Dynamics.
If you enjoyed seeing Wonder Woman anchor a team of heroes, this series provides the same thrill of witnessing iconic figures unite to combat overwhelming forces of global evil.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon · Series · 1997
Shares a thread with Wonder Woman: Female Empowerment.
Much like the titular character in Wonder Woman, this protagonist embodies the strength of a chosen one navigating a world that often underestimates her capacity for heroic action.
Peacemaker
James Gunn · Series · 2022
Explores: Anti-hero redemption, Dysfunctional team, Government conspiracy.
This series subverts the superhero tropes found in Wonder Woman, focusing on the dark consequences of extreme idealism and the moral ambiguity inherent in a warrior's rigid code.
Marvel's The Punisher
Steve Lightfoot · Series · 2017
Explores: PTSD, Conspiracy, Moral Ambiguity.
This military thriller explores the darker, grittier side of wartime trauma and conspiracy, echoing the themes of loss and moral struggle present in the journey of Wonder Woman.
Podcasts on the same thread
Feuer & Brot
Podcast
Explores: Feminism, Social Commentary, Friendship.
This podcast provides a modern space for the feminist discourse and cultural analysis that Wonder Woman sparks, allowing you to engage deeply with themes of gender and politics.
DAMN, HONEY
Podcast
Shares a thread with Wonder Woman: female empowerment.
This show offers a contemporary look at the challenges women face today, building upon the spirit of empowerment and equality that defines the core of Wonder Woman.
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Common questions
Is Wonder Woman 1984 a direct sequel to the 2017 Wonder Woman movie?
Yes, Wonder Woman 1984 is the 2020 follow-up film to the 2017 Wonder Woman. Both movies feature the Amazon princess as she navigates the world of men and confronts forces of evil in different historical settings.
What is the correct order to watch the Wonder Woman movies?
To follow the character's journey in chronological order, you should watch the 2017 Wonder Woman first, which is set during the First World War. You should then watch the 2020 sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, which takes place later in the twentieth century.
Does the 2017 Wonder Woman movie take place during the First World War?
Yes, the 2017 Wonder Woman movie is set during the First World War. The story follows the Amazon princess as she leaves her home to enter the world of men and attempts to stop the human conflict.
Are there other movies featuring the Amazon princess besides Wonder Woman?
Yes, following the 2017 Wonder Woman movie, a sequel titled Wonder Woman 1984 was released in 2020. Both films explore the character's experiences as she confronts evil and attempts to end human conflict.