Ranking: The Biggest Protagonists From 2017's Summer Blockbusters

2. Diana Prince/Wonder Woman - Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman
Warner Bros.

Against tremendous odds considering the rancid response to the DCEU's three prior movies, Wonder Woman served as a fantastic origin story for the iconic superhero, driven by its light-footed tone, intriguing historical backdrop and Gal Gadot's outstanding performance.

What's perhaps most unexpected about the film is how well it conveys Diana as a naive, optimistic hero who wants to believe in humanity's better instincts, even as war rages around her.

The No Man's Land scene alone would be enough to earn her a high spot on this list, but that Wonder Woman's portrayal is so surprisingly sharp and multi-faceted to boot is the icing on the cake.

As such, it's none too surprising that re-shoots for Justice League are planning to place a greater focus on her character. It just makes sense given the rapturous global response to her portrayal here.

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