Wonder Woman: The Spear of Destiny (2022 Film)

Wonder Woman: The Spear of Destiny is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name, produced by DC Films in association with RatPac Entertainment and Chinese company Tencent Pictures, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the third installment in the DC Multimedia Universe (DCMU). Directed by Patty Jenkins—from a screenplay and story by WallyGoat7— The Spear of Destiny stars Alexandra Daddario in the title role, alongside Chace Crawford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bruce Greenwood, Colin Firth, Sylvester Stallone, Clive Owen and Blake Lively. It is the fifth live action theatrical film featuring Wonder Woman. In Wonder Woman: The Spear of Destiny, the Amazon princess Diana sets out to stop World War II, looking for both adventure and the stop unnecessary bloodshed, after American pilot and spy Steve Trevor crash-lands on their island Themyscira and informs her about it. Deborah Snyder returns from Wonder Woman (2017) to produce the film, alongside Hans Zimmer's musical score.

Act I
The sky is thundering and raining. Queen Hippolyta is standing on the beach, molding a creation, she’s slightly bruised.

“Zeus!” she screams to the sky, “Show your face!”

After a few seconds, Zeus appears on the beach.

“Why? Why forbid me from killing that monster?” Hippolyta asks the god.

“He is still my son,” Zeus says, “And I am still your god.”

“Then, my god.” Hippolyta raises 2 clay figures to Zeus, “I ask you imbue these figurines with life. You owe me that much.”

“Child, I owe you nothing.”

“Zeus,” Hippolyta looks up at Zeus, tears streaming down her face. “So many sisters lost, needlessly. By keeping that monster alive, you are forever indebted to me.”

Zeus looks at Hippolyta, and grants her wish, striking the 2 clay figurines with life. The clay falls off, and 2 babies, one white and one black, appear in her hands.

“This will not be taken lightly, Hippolyta.” Zeus returns to the heavens, while hippolyta embraces her newly born children.

The screen zooms out, and in the sky the title card is displayed, WONDER WOMAN: THE SPEAR OF DESTINY

Fast forward to 1944 AD.

Diana and the Amazons are playing capture the flag as a training regimen. Diana beats her sister warriors pretty easily, capturing the enemy flag. When she approaches her base, her sister Nubia whacks her in the face with the blunt side of a sword. The two engage in battle, and after a fierce battle Nubia comes up victorious, pinning Diana to the ground with a bo staff.

“That’s time, warriors!” Artemis calls the match, Nubia wins.

“You fought valiantly, sister.” Nubia picks her younger twin off of the ground

“Yes, but I lost.” Diana wipes the dirt off her knees. “Still, you have bested me Nubia. Well done.”

“Diana,” Artemis arrives to confront the sisters, “You’re improving.”

“Ha! I have nothing to do but improve. I’ve explored every inch of this island, Artemis.”

“And still, you’re yet to defeat your sister in combat.” Artemis responds

“That time will come, Artemis. One day.” Hippolyta enters the fold, “She is the older twin, after all.”

The two princesses look at their mother while Artemis kneels on one knee.

“My Queen.” Artemis greets

“Artemis. My children, how are you?”

“Greetings, mother.” Nubia greets her mother. “And I can’t see Diana beating me anytime soon.”

Diana punches Nubia in the arm playfully,

“Let go of your pride Nubia,” Hippolyta warns her “Pride is for men.”

“Speaking of men, mother, don’t you think it’s time for me to visit Man’s world?” Diana questions the Queen

“Gods, no, Diana.” Hippolyta laughs, “Man’s world is a terrible place. You’d be better off staying here.”

“But mother-”

“I said no, Diana.” Hippolyta sternly confirms, “Besides, the only way any of us can leave is if a man arrives on the island, a curse of the gods. Or a blessing, from my perspective.”

Diana stares at the ground, disappointed. Taking pity, Hippolyta reveals something crucial.

“Diana, follow me. And good work, Nubia.”

Diana and her mother enter a dungeon guarded by Amazon warriors, as they walk through each door a different warrior allows them to enter. They walk to a cell holding a man to chains bound to the wall.

“Diana, this is Ares. The former god of War.”

Ares looks up at the mother and daughter, a look of scorn on his face.

“Long ago, before we were even created, Man’s world was a peaceful bliss. Men and women coexisting in a utopia, this was before Ares invaded.”

A sequence of what Hippolyta describes is being visualized on screen.

“Ares filled man’s hearts with lust, sloth, greed, envy, pride, gluttony and envy. He poisoned the heart of man, forever corrupting them. To protect men from themselves, Aphrodite created us from clay herself. We were assigned as the protectors of Man’s ill-fated world. The Amazons, the Wonder Women. Ares decided his corruption on Man was not enough, and attempted to poison us as well. We didn’t face defeat that easily though, and we fought a war that spanned the course of one hundred years. My sisters, gone and dead. Only I, Artemis and a couple dozen others survived the brutal war. In return for not killing Ares where he lay, Hera granted the Amazons a place to themselves, away from Man’s world. We rebuilt by building more sisters from clay, asking for Hera’s blessing to bring them to life, but only if we promised to send an ambassador to Man’s World anytime one appeared, a Wonder Woman to guide them home..”

Hippolyta finishes her story, thus finishing the visual sequence.

“So, Diana, that is why we stay.”

“What little good it does for you,” Ares speaks from his cell, “These chains can’t hold me forever Hippolyta. My sword will be drenched with the blood of your sisters when the time comes.”

Hippolyta stares at Ares, disgusted. He looks up at Diana.

“Your daughter? She reeks of Zeus.” Ares chuckles, “My gods, Hippolyta. She will be a worthy prize, indeed.” Ares gives a sinister smile to the slightly troubled Diana.

“Come, daughter. We’ve stayed around this beast long enough.” The mother and daughter exit the dungeon, just as they had entered.

“Do you now see, Diana? Do you now see why we musn’t interfere in their world? Imagine that- that monster everywhere. That is all man has to offer.”

“But mother,” Diana attempts to explain, “That is why I must go. If everybody is like that, somebody needs to save them from themselves.”

Hippolyta looks at Diana, disappointed.

“No, Diana. Now come, we must prepare for the Harvest of Demeter.” The two walk away, as the scene switches to night. Hippolyta sits in a throne, with Nubia and Diana on the left and right side of her in smaller thrones. Artemis stands guard by the Queen as the Amazon warriors feast.

“Mother,” Diana asks Hippolyta

“Yes, Diana?”

“What is the purpose of our training, if we are to stay here for the rest of our lives?”

“Still with this, Diana?” Nubia asks from the other side

“Now, now, it’s alright Nubia. We train to stay prepared for the very unlikely event one of us must go back.” Hippolyta explains to her daughter. “Now please, no more talk of this.”

Hippolyta stands up, “Amazons!” She raises her glass,

“We thank Demeter for this harvest, and we thank Hera for protection! To fair health and plentiful food! Hola!”

“Hola!” The Amazons raise their glass back.

The Amazons eat and drink, and a shot is on Diana smiling at the joy present. She hears a whistling sound, and is puzzled, when suddenly she hears a loud crash on the beach. The festivities stop, and the Amazons all rush to the sound. They see the beach, and notice a plane tail sticking out of the water. They all know something’s happening, but not what. Diana decides to investigate, diving into the water.

“Diana, no!” Screams her mother.

Underwater, Diana finds an unconscious Steve Trevor. She unbuckles him from his seat, and plops him on the beach. She performs CPR, and he coughs up water, confused.

“A man!” The crowd collectively murmurs

“Where am I? Who are you?” Trevor is confused, barely conscious

“I need a medic, where is Mala!” Diana screams

“I’m right here Diana, I’m here!” Mala picks Trevor up with ease, and takes him to the medbay with a couple other Amazons. The crowd still murmurs.

“Hush! Hush, quiet!” Artemis calms down the crowd.

“According to the decree of Hera hearself, Queen of the gods, the goddess of marriage, and birth, and our creators along with Aphrodite,” Artemis states, “One of us must return to Man’s world to return the man home, promising not to return until we have helped to solve his conflict. Do we have any volunteers?”

Diana immediately raises her hand, to a horrified Hippolyta.

“Diana, Princess of Themyscira, volunteers to return the man. Do we have any other volunteers?”

The crowd is stunned, quiet and confused. Nobody else volunteers until one other hand raises in the air, it is Nubia’s hand. The Queen is once again horrified.

“Nubia, Princess of Themyscira, volunteers to return the man. Anybody else?”

Nobody raises their hands.

“Very well. According to sacred law, our ambassador will be decided in a duel. A match between Diana and Nubia of Themyscira.”

The two are fitted in armor, and are given a sword and shield in their respective corners. Hippolyta approaches Diana.

“My daughter, please.” Hippolyta begs Diana, “I’ve already begged Nubia but she refuses to back out. Please, stay with me, drop out of the duel.”

“I’m sorry mother,” Diana truly is sorry, “But I see this as my duty as an Amazon. I must return the man.”

A crying Hippolyta walks away, comforted by Artemis. Soon, Artemis walks to the center of the arena.

“Are the two opponents ready to duel?”

“Aye!” The two sisters yell from opposite corners.

“Very well then,” Artemis says, “The winner will be determined by whoever gets the other sister pinned to the ground first. Commence!” Artemis jumps out of the way as the two sisters charge at each other, swords unsheathed. Swords blow as a passionate fight ensues.

“Why do you even want this, Nubia?” Diana’s sword hits Nubia’s shield, “You’ve never shown interest in Man’s world.”

“I seem to have suddenly gained one.” Nubia pushes Diana’s sword away with the shield, hacking her armor with the sword. They continue to clash.

“No need to be modest, sister,” The two swords clash against one, “Must you always look to one-up me? Belittle me to prove your worth?”

“How should you be able to see the Man’s world,” Nubia pushes Diana backwards, “If you can;t even beat me? What makes you worthy to become the Wonder Woman?”

Diana nearly falls, but performs a backwards handspring and lands on her feet, the crowd gasps, while Hippolyta looks in fear. Diana rushes her sister, sword in hand, but Nubia catches her hand.

“Sister, you are simply not better than I am.” Nubia states to Diana, smugly. Enraged, Diana grabs’s Nubia's forearm and flips her entire body over hers, straight to the ground.

“For once Nubia,” the crowd stares in amazement, “You’re wrong.” The crowd cheers for their new champion. Artemis approaches Diana, and lifts her arm in the air.

“Sisters! Your champion! Ambassador to Man’s world! The Wonder Woman!” The crowd continues to cheer. The scene cuts to Diana with Hippolyta, and Artemis in the royal quarters.

“I can not do it.” Hippolyta says, tears streaming down her face. “I will not allow Diana to leave. And I can not let Nubia. Artemis, please, you are the strongest warrior here. Please, you must go.”

“Respectfully, my Queen.” Artemis beckons to Diana, “We both know that’s untrue.”

Hippolyta cries into Artemis’ shoulder, finally getting up to wipe her tears.

“Very well.” She approaches Diana, “Well I suppose you’ve gotten what you wanted.”

“Mother I-”

“No, Diana. I’ve known this would come for some time now. I’ve just never chosen to accept what was so plainly in front of me.” Hippolyta grabs something from her treasure chest. “The lasso of Hestia. Forged by Hepheastus with the fire of the Sun. This will force the truth from anybody on the planet, anybody in the galaxy, Diana. It’s yours now.” She hands the lasso to Diana.

“Thank you, mother. Truly.” She and her mother share an embrace. Artemis beckons towards Diana, “Come Diana, it’s time to go.”

The two are in an underground bunker, and Artemis unveils a display case with the Wonder Woman costume we all know.

“Knitted by Hestia herself. This suit is as invulnerable as metal, while being lightweight as a tunic. Impervious to man’s creations.”

Diana suits up, we get a wide shot of her in her suit. Artemis gives her silver bracelets and a tiara.

“These are all forged by Hepheastus himself. Protective against magic substances, and absorbing kinetic energy.”

“I can’t thank you enough, Artemis.”

“Please, Diana. This is but my duty. And speaking of Hephaestus, Mala has something to show you.”

The two walk into another bunker, Steve Trevor and Mala surround a jet.

“What is that?” Diana asks

“One hell of a beauty is what it is,” Trevor stares at the futuristic plane, “Oh, sorry. Nice to meet you ma’am.” Trevor reaches for a handshake, but is blocked by Artemis. “And uh, thank you. Really.” Trevor backs away from the warriors

“It was no problem, really.”

“Who are you, man?” Artemis asks Trevor

“Well see,” Trevor scratches his head, “I can’t really disclose that information.”

“I see. Diana, wrap him with the lasso. Get him to tell the truth.” Artemis instructs Diana.

Diana wraps the lasso around Trevor, “Tell me who you are, where you come from, and what you are doing here.”

Trevor struggles for a bit, it’s useless. “My name is Col. Steve Trevor of the United States Air Force. I was in a dogfight against Nazi forces when my plane was shot from the sky and landed in your oceans. I only want to go home.”

Diana releases the lasso.

“Good job, Diana.” Artemis congratulates her.

“Yes. And what is this, Mala?” Diana points to the jet

“I call it the invisible plane. Hepheastus and I have been building it for some time. Not only does it fly through the sky like man’s creations, but it’s armor allows it to shield itself from the naked eye.” Mala stares at the plane, proud of her design. “It uses the power of the sun itself. Enough power to-”

“Light the entire planet.” Trevor cuts Mala off, to an angered Artemis. “Sorry, sorry.”

“Yes, as I was saying. Diana, I want you to fly it to Man’s world. It’s far faster than boat.”

“I see, Steve Trevor, are you a pilot?” Diana asks him

“Yeah, US Air Force.”

“And your wounds have properly healed?”

“Oh yeah, I don’t know what Mala put me in but God did it do-”

“Okay, that’s fine. Mala, can Steve Trevor pilot this plane? He seems far more excited about it than I am.”

“Oh, well I mean, yes he could.” Mala responds

“Princess Diana,” Artemis interjects, “Are you sure this is wise?”

“Of course it is, I’ve never flown a plane.” Diana tells Artemis

“Well, I could always teach you ma’am.”

Diana chuckles, “I’d love for that, Steve Trevor. But please, who is this Ma’am, my name is Diana.”

The two smile, before Nubia walks in.

“Diana!” Nubia calls for her. Diana walks over to her older twin.

“Nubia, I just want to-”

“Diana,” Nubia cuts her off, “I’m proud of you. We both know who the Wonder Woman was always meant to be.” The two sisters smile to each other.

“Thank you, Nubia. Truly.”

“Yes, well, the next time a man washes ashore, I’ll come look for you.”

The two share a last laugh, as Wonder Woman gets in the co-pilot seat of the cockpit. Armored with her lasso, a sword and shield, she gives her last goodbyes as the plane takes off.

“Wow,” states Trevor, “Would ya look at this beauty. Way better than my old one.”

“Steve Trevor,” Diana is about to say

“Hey, y’know how you told me not to call you Ma’am and to say Diana instead? Well you don’t have to say my full name. Steve is fine.”

“I see. Steve,” Diana continues, “What, exactly, are we headed towards? What were you running from.”

“Well, that’s a good question.” Steve takes a deep breath. “Where I come from, Man’s world you guys- gals, called it, is in the middle of the biggest war it’s ever seen. The last one was supposed to be the War to end all Wars? This one is 10 times worse. The second World War. Right now, we’re fighting three countries right now, Germany the worst problem. A bad guy, Adolf Hitler, he has all these.. these people are dying because of him. Seems to be no reason other than he wants to. We have to stop him, I’ve been fighting in this war for, I dunno, three, four years now. I don’t see it ending anytime soon.”

“Until now, you mean.” Diana interjects

“Ha, yeah. Even with you ma’a- Diana, there’s only one way to win this.”

“And how is that, Steve?”

“See, Hitler has this right hand man doing his dirty work, fellow named Heinrich Himmler. Right now, the Justice Society, a team of warriors like you, they can’t get into the fight to help. Why? Because right now, Himmler has one half of a magical artifact called the Spear of Destiny. He’s using it to keep the Justice Society away from his Nazi forces, they’re impervious to him.”

“And where’s the other half?”

“Well, that’s what I was on my way to investigate when I was shot down by Nazis. The Justice Society heard it was in Egypt with somebody called the Hawkman, they asked me to do some recon over there, look for any clues to confirm this. I guess it’s too late for that now.”

“So, are we going to Egypt?”

“No, not yet. Right now, we’re headed to my private hangar in Star City to land this beauty, then we’ll drive over to the Justice Society HQ, and see where we go from there.”

“I see.”

“Yup, a real doozy. Your people ever fight in a war, Diana?”

“Once,” Diana confirms, “Most of our people were slaughtered, so we were forced to move to a hidden island. But this was before my time, I’ve never seen true combat myself.”

“Well, lucky you.” Trevor says, “Wish I could say the same.”

The scene cuts to them exiting a car, walking into a building.

“-it was like a horse, but on wheels?” Diana converses with Trevor

“Yeah. That’s modern technology for ya. Hey Etta, this is my friend Diana.” Trevor waves to the secretary, Etty Candy.

“Why, hello pretty lady. Nice to meet ya dear, my name is Etta Candy, secretary for the Society..” She has a strong southern accent, and shakes Diana’s hand.

“Hello, Etta Candy. Please, what is a secret- secretary?” Diana asks, confused

“You’re not from round here, are ya? Well, I sit down and check in any and all guests.”

“So you work for.. The men?” Diana asks her

“I know, but it’s a living sweetheart.” Etta chuckles, “Well if ya need anything, you know where to look.”

“Thanks Etta, really,” Steve Trevor guides Diana to the hall

“It was nice to meet you, sister!” Diana yells back.

The two walk into a hall to meet the Justice Society.

“Trevor! You’re back!” Jay Garrick, the Flash greets Steve

“Who’s the broad?” Ted Grant, or Wildcat points at Diana

“Friends, this is Diana, the uh Wonder Woman. She saved my life.”

“Hello all.”

“Nice to meet you Diana,” Green Lantern, or Alan Scott, floats to meet her.

“We’re the Justice Society. This is Wildcat, The Spectre, Black Canary,The Flash, team physician and medic Dr. Charles McNider, and his assistant Nancy Chapel, and our tech guy T.O Morrow.”

McNider, Chapel and Morrow all wave towards Diana.

“I’m the Green Lantern, the leader of this team.”

“Co-Leader!” Flash yells from the back.

“Sorry, co-leader of this team, along with loudmouth back there.”

“You’re one of them? One of the Emerald Knights my mother told me about? A Green Lantern?” Diana asks

“I’m sorry, miss, what?” Green Lantern asks back, “A Green Lantern? I’m the only Green Lantern.”

“Now is not the time, Scott.” Spectre cuts his thought off

“I agree, don’t let our new sister distract us from the task at hand.” Black Canary announces.

“Of course, you’re right. My mistake. Diana, Steve, why don’t you two come over to the briefing table.”

The team surrounds a circular table, “Flash, what were your findings.”

“Right, well,” Flash continues, “Hawkman is definitely in Egypt. Reports of a missing girl saved by a ‘man with wings’ are buzzing around town.

“The question is, how do we get there?” Wildcat asks

“I don’t have nearly enough energy to carry the entire team there, and even if I did it would take me almost 8 hours, at most.” Flash responds

“We don’t have 8 hours.” Green Lantern interjects, “And my constructs can carry one, maybe two people at a time. I can’t get Canary, Wildcat, Trevor and the rook over there in one take. Spectre?”

“Under different circumstances,” The Spectre responds, “I would have been able to take you all. However, I am currently using most of my power to weaken the effect of Himmler’s piece of the stone. Performing the most basic feats of power takes everything I have.”

“Wait,” Trevor interjects, “It’s perfect! We just landed here on a plane that can turn invisible! It can fit all of us!”

“What kind of plane can fit seven people, Trevor?” Black Canary asks

“This one can. Trust me guys, it’s at my hangar, like 4 blocks away.”

“Alright then team,” Green Lantern says, “That’s where we’re headed. Let’s find the Hawkman and end this war.”

Cast

 * Alexandra Daddario as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince

An immortal Amazon warrior goddess who is the crown princess of Themyscira, molded from clay by Queen Hippolyta, given life by Zeus and given to the Amazons to raise. Adventurous, Wonder Woman eventually helps the Justice Society of America repel Nazi forces, and defeat the immortal Vandal Savage.


 * Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Hippolyta

The Amazon Queen of Themyscira and Diana and Nubia's mother. She's very protective of Diana throughout the film, despite knowing that she was made to prevent the dangers of man, and knowing those dangers will some day reach them. It's made clear that Diana is her first love, seeing as she's her first creation of life.


 * Chace Crawford as Steve Trevor

An American pilot, spy and love interest of Diana, Trevor is a frequent collaborator with the Justice Society, often helping them perform recon missions. Trevor crash lands on Themyscira after having been shot down by a Nazi plane.


 * Timothy Odmundson as Vandal Savage

Gaining his immortality as a caveman from a magic space meteorite, Vandal Savage wreaks havoc through time, controlling dynasties where he can. Having posed as Sun Tzu, Genghis Khan and Blackbeard the Pirate, Vandal Savage now acts as Heinrich Himmler, Adolf Hitler's right hand man and lead architect of the Jewish Holocaust.


 * Bruce Greenwood as Jay Garrick/The Flash

The original Scarlet Speedster, appearing decades before Barry Allen was even born. Jay and Alan Scott lead the Justice Society, formed to defeat the Nazis, and even influencing the US decision to enter the war. This is Jay Garrick's cinematic debut on the silver screen, with an adaption of Jay Garrick first appearing in live action in Smallville (2001).


 * Colin Firth as Alan Scott/Green Lantern

The original Green Lantern (powers not tied to the Corps), Alan Scott leads the Justice Society with Jay Garrick. Scott is a closeted gay man during a time where homosexuality is shunned across the United States, adding a wrinkle into his character's journey. Much like Garrick, this will be Scott's cinematic debut in live action, first appearing in live action for Smallville (2001).


 * Sylvester Stallone as Ted Grant/Wildcat

The muscle of the Justice Society, Ted Grant was a former Heavyweight World Champion, framed for the murder of his opponent. After the Justice Society helped prove his innocence, Grant decided to join the newly minted team as the Wildcat.

God's vengeance personified, the Spectre uses the body of the dead detective Jim Corrigan, using his rage filled spirit to punish those who've committed wrong-doing - and this time Nazi Germany is at fault.
 * Clive Owen as Jim Corrigan/The Spectre


 * Blake Lively as Dinah Drake/Black Canary

The future mother of Laurel Lance, Dinah Drake fights crime with her martial arts capability, and metahuman ability to produce a sonic scream that can pierce through metal.


 * Yetide Badaki as Nubia

Little sister of Princess Diana, Nubia was made from clay and blessed by Zeus to give the young Diana a companion.


 * Eiza Gonzalez as Artemis

Queen Hippolyta's personal advisor and lead general of the Amazon Army.


 * Jason Bateman as Dr. Charles McNider


 * Kurt Russell as Zeus
 * Michael Fassbender as Ares
 * Peter Dinklage as Dr. Edgar Klause/Dr. Psycho
 * Dominic Cooper as T.O Morrow
 * Tika Sumpter as Dr. Nancy Chapel