Wonder Woman 1984 will run a bit longer than its predecessor. The next film in DC's lineup starring the Princess of Themyscira has been an especially notable topic of late. The reason for this is that the film will be available to watch on HBO Max this Christmas, alongside a theatrical release. Also, Wonder Woman 1984 will be the first 4K-enabled movie on HBO Max.
It's not surprising people around the globe are looking forward to Wonder Woman 1984. The first film in 2017 was very well received among viewers. It was one of the best-reviewed wide releases of 2017 on Rotten Tomatoes and still the highest-rated movie in the DC Extended Universe. A big part of the praise went to Gal Gadot's portrayal of the iconic character. In the sequel, the world-building will expand by introducing Maxwell Lord and Cheetah. There are quite a few things to anticipate when the new film arrives later this month. One question many have before a movie release is how long it will run. Back in August, Wonder Woman 1984's runtime was revealed as being 151 minutes. Now, there's further confirmation of this being the case.
Wonder Woman 1984's final runtime will indeed be 2 hours and 31 minutes (via Collider), putting it as 10 minutes longer than the 2017 film. This also makes it one of the longest movies in the DC Extended Universe, losing to Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice by just 1 minute.
A lot is going on in Wonder Woman 1984 that could benefit from a long runtime. Introducing two new villains, their motivations, and developing them requires enough time to tell their stories. It would not be good if a film rushes development, as that would hurt engagement. Also, one of the most significant plot points is the return of Steve Trevor. Diana's love interest from the 2017 film heroically gave his life in the climax, or so it seemed. How he returns will need to be explained well, and any potential plot twist with it. All in all, 151 minutes should be more than enough time to tell a satisfying story with all the characters.
In 23 days, fans will see how Wonder Woman's latest cinematic outing turns out. It will be impressive if the film exceeds the acclaimed reception of its predecessor. 151 minutes is plenty of time for what is hopefully another story of heart, excitement, and comic book fun. Those wanting to watch Wonder Woman 1984 on the big screen can purchase tickets now.
Source: Collider