With Wonder Woman movie. Wonder Woman's first sapphic relationship was debuted in Wonder Woman Vol 5 #2, one year prior to the release of Wonder Woman. With plenty of opportunities to address the Amazonian princess' sexuality, however, the DCEU has failed to provide queer representation for Diana that has been explicit in the comics.
Neither Wonder Woman, Justice League, nor Wonder Woman 1984 have conveyed Diana's bisexuality. However, in the comics, not only has Diana had romantic relations with Althea, Mala, and Kasia, she is even noted to have clear romantic chemistry with the likes of Cheetah/Barbara Minerva and Batwoman. Wonder Woman 3 has the potential to illustrate this aspect of Diana's sexuality, which, until now, has been focused on Steve Trevor. Her bisexuality could be explored by bringing in one of the many female characters from DC Comics who have the potential to feature as Diana's new lover. By now, it's an insult that it hasn't even been acknowledged.
The DCEU can not keep disregarding Wonder Woman’s bisexuality, as doing so erases such a fundamental part of her character. Queer representation in film is paramount because it gives LGBTQ+ of the audience the ability to engage with characters who converge with their own sexuality and gender identity. Warner Bros’ reluctance to represent Diana’s bisexuality and its exclusive focus on Wonder Woman with Steve Trevor is to diminish the LGBTQ+ community and Wonder Woman audiences who identify as bisexual. There is such a high demand for LGBTQ+ representation in film because everyone wants to and deserves to see themselves represented on screen. It can also create a sense of being seen for many queer people who look up to these characters. And if Wonder Woman stands for anything, it's for comion and love of all kinds.
There's even already setup for a potential bisexual love interest for Diana in Wonder Woman 3. Kristen Wiig portrayed Barbara Minerva in Wonder Woman 1984 and took the part of Diana’s friend-turned-foe. Whilst Barbara’s return in Wonder Woman 3 has not yet been confirmed, a number of people are advocating for Wiig’s character to pursue a romantic relationship with Diana in the third installment. Not only would their attraction be canon to the comics, but it would also help further flesh out the character of Cheetah with Kristen Wiig being underutilized in Wonder Woman 1984.
Gal Gadot and Wiig herself have engaged with the possibility of Diana and Barbara being more than just friends. In a 2020 interview, both actors were asked if the lunch scene in Wonder Woman 1984 between Diana and Barbara was a date. Wiig asked “Oh, for a lesbian thing?” and Gadot then remarked, “The sexual tension is always there, I can tell you that!” (via SFX Magazine), inferring that there was a chemistry that strayed away from being merely platonic. Director Patty Jenkins has also ed the idea of Diana being queer in the DCEU. This sets a hopeful precedent as Jenkins (who is set to direct the third Wonder Woman film) and Gadot (who not only plays the titular role but also works as a producer) will both have a weighty say in what is next for Diana Prince in Wonder Woman 3.
DC Comics has always illustrated Wonder Woman as having a preference for both men and women alike. Being a figurehead for love and equality, it would make sense for Diana’s sexuality to be represented in the DCEU, as Wonder Woman Gal Gadot believes. It would also be incredibly important as she would become the very first bisexual representation in a live-action superhero movie. With luck, Wonder Woman 3 will succeed in making Diana Prince's bisexuality canon in the DCEU.
