‘Wonder Woman’ Early Buzz: Gal Gadot And Chris Pine Shine In A Terrific Superhero Movie
Warner Bros.' DC Extended Universe has been a thoroughly mixed bag so far, dividing critics and audiences alike.Man of Steel,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, andSuicide Squadwere all financial hits, but the mixed-to-negative reactions suggested that something was amiss. What had to be done to get everyone to rally around one of their films?
Make aWonder Womanmovie directed byPatty Jenkinsand starringGal Gadot, it seems. The first reactions to the new film have arrived and they’re almost unanimously positive, showering praise on both of the film’s lead performers as well as its hopeful and inspiring tone.
First of all, /Film’s editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta sawWonder Womanand he was won over by the film. Like everyone else, he was especially entranced by Gadot’s performance and likemosteveryone else, he made sure to call out the strong chemistry between her andChris Pine.
I can finally tell you.. Wonder Woman is a very good film. Funnier, more action packed than you’re probably expecting. Gal is perfect as WW!
— /Film (@slashfilm)August 03, 2025
Was expecting to hate the relationship stuff, loved it. The fish out of water dynamic between Gadot and Pine make this film shine.
Wonder Woman is the kick ass female-led blockbuster everyone was hoping Ghostbusters would be.
While full reviews are still under embargo, critics were allowed to share their thoughts on social media last night and you’d be hard-pressed to find a truly negative reaction. While some of the responses take note of villain problems and issues with the film’s climax, these are generally treated as quibbles that will be further addressed in a full review. It seems that the film’s focus on heart, humanity, and humor (as well as the glossy superhero action you’d expect) outweighs all else. Everyone seems to not only likeWonder Woman, they seemhappyto have likedWonder Woman.
Quite frankly, as someone who loves DC superheroes but hasn’t liked the past two DCEU movies, reading the first wave of reactions to the film made me breathe a literal sigh of relief. It’s about time we got a female-led superhero movie and it feels nice to hear that her movie is actually good!
Let’s take a look at some of the reactions.
I am so relieved that#WonderWomanis actually good, and kind of annoyed that it’s something I have to be relieved about.
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan)August 13, 2025
Happy to report ‘Wonder Woman’ is a blast and@GalGadotis fantastic. Her chemistry with Chris Pine is magnetic. Absolutely recommended.pic.twitter.com/VPW4QW3IhM
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty)August 02, 2025
Loved WONDER WOMAN. She reminds me of Christopher Reeve’s Superman: true north superhero w/ no angst or cynicism, which is needed right now.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan)August 17, 2025
Also@GalGadotis PERFECT as#WonderWoman! I can’t wait for you guys to see this film!#SheIsWonderWoman
— Jenna Busch-Henderson (@JennaBusch)June 04, 2025
WONDER WOMAN is great. My favorite of the recent DC movies. It’s fierce, funny, well-written and badass.@GalGadotowns it. Her lasso FTWpic.twitter.com/rQ0ufZxWXP
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis)July 05, 2025
#WonderWomanis the easily the best DCEU movie so far. It’s got heart and a love of heroes. Pine and Gadot are charming beyond measure.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch)July 26, 2025
Wonder Woman is the DC movie I’ve been waiting for. It’s exciting, inspiring, funny, and has some truly awe-inspiring action scenes.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier)June 27, 2025
Our own@JimmytotheOhas seen#WonderWoman! He calls it “Fantastic! As touching as it is thrilling!” Full review soon!pic.twitter.com/9ZfpiQdV6L
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom)July 16, 2025
#WonderWomanis hands down the best DCEU Film to date! Film is SO GOOD. I absolutely loved it! Bravo@PattyJenks@GalGadot@GeoffJohns👏🏽⚔️
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe)July 31, 2025
My reaction to@WonderWomanFilm: exciting, powerful, bold, epic, simply wonderful and – best of all – absolutely empowering.
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle)July 01, 2025
I’m now allowed to reveal I enjoyed Wonder Woman! It’s really good. Has the heart & humanity DCEU needed. I’m not reviewing it FYIpic.twitter.com/Tmm9l8aOrQ
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda)June 17, 2025
Wonder Womanstars Gal Gadot as the Diana Prince (otherwise known as Wonder Woman), Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, Robin Wright as General Antiope, David Thewlis as Sir Patrick, Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta, Elena Anaya as Doctor Poison, Lucy Davis as Etta Candy, and Danny Huston as General Erich Ludendorff. The film itself doesn’t open in theaters untilJune 2, 2017, but the fact that Warner Bros. is letting people share their thoughts on the film this early suggests that the studio knows they have a winner on their hands.
