The release date of the Wonder Woman sequel has been pushed in light of theater closures due to COVID-19. Here's what we know so far about Wonder Woman 2, a.k.a. Wonder Woman 1984, including news of Chris Pine's return and the updated release date.

The release date has been delayed to Christmas 2020.

Though Wonder Woman 1984 was scheduled to hit theaters June 5, 2020, it has been moved to different dates three times. First, Variety reported that with theaters around the globe closed and movie release dates changing dramatically, the movie would hit theaters on August 14. "When we greenlit Wonder Woman 1984, it was with every intention to be viewed on the big screen," Toby Emmerich, Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman, said in a statement. "We hope the world will be in a safer and healthier place by then." Then, that date was shifted to October 2.

Now, the highly-anticipated film is being pushed once more. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Wonder Woman 1984 will now get a December 25, 2020 release date. The film's release date had already moved several times before COVID: It was original slotted for December 2019, then moved to November 2019 before landing at the June 2020 release date.

Wonder Woman 1984 will take place in a new setting.

Wonder Woman was set during World War I, with characters landing in European locations across England, Germany, and Belgium. But for 1984, the film will take place during the Cold War era, as evidenced by the first trailer.

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Gal Gadot, Patty Jenkins, and Chris Pine are all returning.

After a stellar breakout role in the first film, Gadot has signed on to reprise the role of the titular character. Patty Jenkins will also return to direct, produce, and co-write the film.

And in that surprise tweet on June 13, Jenkins revealed that a (slightly confused-looking) Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) will also return. Isn't he dead? You'll remember that at the end of the first film, he sacrificed himself in order to prevent Doctor Poison's gas from spreading throughout the battlefield. Jenkins told ELLE.com that Pine's character Steve Trevor definitely didn't absorb any magical powers in Themyscira—so it looked like he really was dead. (He also seemed to be dead in Justice League.) So...what gives? We'll probably have to wait until the movie comes out to learn the truth.

The film's villain has been cast, too.

Kristen Wiig has signed on to play the film's newest villain, Cheetah.

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So excited to confirm the most thrilling news. Yes! It’s true! So incredibly lucky to welcome the sensationally talented Kristen Wiig to our Wonder Woman family. Can't wait to finally work with one of my favorites. And SO excited by what we have planned. #Cheetah!!! @GalGadot pic.twitter.com/Gn0jICiIAH — Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) March 9, 2018

There are actually a few Cheetahs in DC Comic history, including Priscilla Rich, the original Cheetah, who appeared in the 1943 version of Wonder Woman. She was an associate of Diana's until she became jealous of Wonder Woman and turned into an enemy. There's also Barbara Minerva, a British archeologist and a more mainstream adaptation of the character, who debuted in 1987. Wiig's character appears to be based on the latter.



What other characters will appear?

Jenkins has teased a "great love story". Does that mean Steve Trevor, or someone else entirely? She also said there would be "a couple new unbelievable characters who I’m so excited about," so watch this space.

Natasha Rothwell is joining the cast.

The exact details of Rothwell's role are being kept under lock and key, but Deadline confirmed on July 24 that the former SNL writer and Insecure actress is joining the ranks of Gal Gadot, Kristin Wiig, and Chris Pine for the sequel.

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I have no words. https://t.co/Vp95ZUQIyN — Natasha Rothwell (@natasharothwell) July 25, 2018

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