FILM · STORY PREREQUISITE
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is recorded as a direct predecessor to Wonder Woman 1984 in DC Extended Universe, establishing the version of this world carried into the later title.
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OUT NOWReleased 16 December 2020
What to watch before Wonder Woman 1984
8 titles · 17h 42m to catch up
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These are the earlier stories in the confirmed or strongly indicated narrative chain leading to Wonder Woman 1984.
More continuity context7 titles · 15h 21m
Helpful earlier stories from the same screen world that are not currently marked as direct prerequisites.
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Man of Steel
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Wonder Woman 1984.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Features Wonder Woman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Wonder Woman 1984.
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Suicide Squad
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Wonder Woman 1984.
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Justice League
Features Wonder Woman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Wonder Woman 1984.
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Aquaman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Wonder Woman 1984.
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Shazam!
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Wonder Woman 1984.
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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Wonder Woman 1984.
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Available since 16 December 2020. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.
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Do I need to watch everything before Wonder Woman 1984?
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How long does it take to catch up before Wonder Woman 1984?
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