Created by American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston and artist Harry G. Peter for DC Comics, Wonder Woman first made an appearance in All Star Comics #8 in 1941.
Since her comic book debut, the Amazonian demigoddess has appeared in video games, television shows, and movies. Cathy Lee Crosby and Linda Carter took on the role of the female warrior in the 1970s for the live-action Wonder Woman TV series and in 2016, Gal Gadot made her first appearance as the lasso-wielding superhero.
Gadot’s last appearance as Wonder Woman was in 2023’s The Flash, where she appeared briefly near the beginning of the movie. We expect the character to return to the big screen again but whether or not Gadot reprises her role will depend on James Gunn who is now in charge of the DC Cinematic Universe.
In this article, we list all of the live-action movies featuring Wonder Woman. Which is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.
Wonder Woman
US Release Date: March 12, 1974
Worldwide Box Office: N/A
Director: Vincent McEveety
Metascore: N/A
Main Cast:
Cathy Lee Crosby (Wonder Woman), Kaz Garas (Steve Trevor), Charlene Holt (Hippolyte), Andrew Prine (George Calvin)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
A superhero uses her powers to thwart an international spy ring.
Lasso of Truth:
This TV movie was the first project produced by Warner Bros that was based on a DC Comics property.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
US Release Date: March 26, 2016
Worldwide Box Office: $872.7 million
Director: Zack Snyder
Metascore: 44
Main Cast:
Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill (Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor), Diane Lane (Marth Kent), Laurence Fishburne (Perry White), Jeremy Irons (Alfred), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.
Lasso of Truth:
This was the first live-action movie to feature Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman on screen together.
Wonder Woman
US Release Date: June 2, 2017
Worldwide Box Office: 822.8 million
Director: Patty Jenkins
Metascore: 76
Main Cast:
Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Chris Pine (Steve Trevor), Robin Wright (Antiope), Lucy Davis (Etta), Danny Huston (Ludendorff)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
Lasso of Truth:
Director Patty Jenkins is a big fan of the Wonder Woman TV series. She wanted that series star Lynda Carter to cameo but she was unavailable. Carter did make an appearance at the end of the sequel, however.
Justice League
US Release Date: November 17, 2017
Worldwide Box Office: $657.9 million
Director: Zack Snyder/ Joss Whedon
Metascore: 45
Main Cast:
Ben Affleck (Batman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Henry Cavill (Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Ray Fisher (Cyborg), Jeremy Irons (Alfred), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Ciarán Hinds (Steppenwolf), J.K. Simmons (Commissioner Gordon)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Lasso of Truth:
Gal Gadot wore at least 14 versions of the Wonder Woman costume in the movie. Each costume was made to suit the needs of her performance in specific scenes.
Wonder Woman 1984
US Release Date: December 25, 2020
Worldwide Box Office: $169.6 million
Director: Patty Jenkins
Metascore: 60
Main Cast:
Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Chris Pine (Steve Trevor), Kristen Wiig (Barbara Minerva), Pedro Pascal (Maxwell Lord), Lilly Aspell (young Diana)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
Diana must contend with a work colleague, and with a businessman whose desire for extreme wealth sends the world down a path of destruction after an ancient artifact that grants wishes goes missing.
Lasso of Truth:
In one scene, Wonder Woman uses her tiara as a boomerang. She performed a similar feat in the 70s TV series.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
US Release Date: March 18, 2021
Worldwide Box Office: $658 million
Director: Zack Snyder
Metascore: 54
Main Cast:
Ben Affleck (Batman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Henry Cavill (Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Ray Fisher (Cyborg), Jeremy Irons (Alfred), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Ciarán Hinds (Steppenwolf), J.K. Simmons (Commissioner Gordon)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
Determined to ensure that Superman’s ultimate sacrifice wasn’t in vain, Bruce Wayne recruits a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
Lasso of Truth:
After this movie’s release, fans referred to the 2017 version as the “Josstice League” and “Whedon cut”
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods
US Release Date: March 17, 2023
Worldwide Box Office: $133.8 million
Director: David F. Sandberg
Metascore: 47
Main Cast:
Zachary Levi (Shazam), Asher Angel (Billy Batson), Jack Dylan Grazer (Freddy Freeman), Rachel Zegler (Anthea), Adam Brody (Super Hero Freddy), Helen Mirren (Hespera), Lucy Liu (Kalypso), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Djimon Hounsou (Wizard)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!” is transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Lasso of Truth:
Billy Batson’s crush on Wonder Woman comes from the “Power of Shazam” comic book.
The Flash
US Release Date: June 16, 2023
Worldwide Box Office: $269 million
Director: Andy Muschietti
Metascore: 55
Main Cast:
Ezra Miller (The Flash), Michael Keaton (Batman), Ben Affleck (Batman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), George Clooney (Batman), Sasha Calle (Supergirl), Michael Shannon (General Zod), Ron Livingstone (Henry Allen), Kiersey Clemons (Iris West), Jeremy Irons (Alfred)
Synopsis (from IMDB):
Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without superheroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.
Lasso of Truth:
Sasha Calle mentioned Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman on her vision board when she graduated
Which is your favourite Wonder Woman movie appearance? Let us know in the comments below.