Will There Be a Sequel for the 2020 Wonder Woman 1984?

It appears that a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2020 film Wonder Woman 1984 is on the cards. The movie will be released in the UK on December 16, followed by a US release on December 25. However, the success of these new theatrical releases depends heavily on the number of theater chains that remain open and the capacity they have to draw in crowds.

The better question to ask might be: will there be theaters open where the movie can be seen? This is a significant concern, especially given that Warner Bros. has opted to release Wonder Woman 1984 on both HBO Max and on-demand platforms, alongside theatrical screenings in territories where theaters are open to the public on Christmas. It would be a reasonable bet that Warner Bros. will attempt to have the film showing in movie theaters, even if as a rerelease in 2021.

However, the bigger challenge lies in the theater industry's forthcoming response to Warner Bros.' decision. Theaters have been heavily reliant on blockbusters like Wonder Woman 1984 to stimulate attendance and revitalize the business. Currently, they are understandably upset with the studio's decision about the unique release strategy for the film. It is likely to take significant negotiation and possibly appealing financial incentives to secure screening time for Warner Bros. films in the near term.

With the hope that Wonder Woman 1984 becomes a hit and a financial success, it is highly plausible that Warner Bros. might opt to produce a sequel or a few more films in quick succession. After all, unlike the iconic heroine Diana Prince, it is inevitable that Gal Gadot, who currently portrays Wonder Woman, is in fact going to be too old to play the role someday. This raises the question of the future of the character and subsequent films that could follow in the franchise.

As of now, the theater landscape is unpredictable, and the success of Wonder Woman 1984 will be a key indicator of whether there will be a sequel. Audiences and industry professionals will be watching closely to see how this unprecedented release strategy plays out and what its long-term implications will be for the future of the film industry.