While there’s certainly no question that continuity still reigns supreme in the realm of cinematic universes, Wonder Woman definitively proves that standalone movies with no overt connection to a greater overarching storyline still have a place in the modern blockbuster landscape.
One of Wonder Woman’s greatest assets is the way in which it feels wholly disconnected from the rest of the DCEU.
Think about it, when was the last time a superhero movie had such a satisfying beginning, middle, and ending?
Unlike Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Diana Prince’s first solo adventure is not overly concerned with setting up future adventures in the DC Extended Universe, and that ultimately gives Patty Jenkins freedom to do anything that she wants with the titular heroine in this film.