It would seem Wonder Woman has faced criticism since it was announced it would be headed into production, with more passive aggressive notes of misogyny dashed in when a female director stepped up to helm the project (who, outlets have been quick to note, has previously only directed an $8 million indie film, as though it didn't receive countless nominations throughout the 2004 award season).

And it seems the trend will continue, not long before the film sees its release.

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema recently announced a slew of women-only Wonder Woman screenings with intentions of donating proceeds to Planned Parenthood — and amid widespread controversy they have since planned more females-only screenings across the country, drawing even more ire from crowds crying foul and citing sexism and misandry.

The most iconic superheroine in comic book history finally has her own movie, and what better way to celebrate than with an all-female screening? Apologies, gentlemen, but we’re embracing our girl power and saying “No Guys Allowed” for several special shows at the Alamo Downtown Brooklyn. And when we say “Women (and People Who Identify As Women) Only,” we mean it.

That's not all: the theater's staff during these screenings will also only be comprised of females, turning away any males who seek to purchase tickets to said screenings.

The Drafthouse has been trending on social media for days as a result, with noise from both sides of the argument as they made their cases. Those rooting for the Drafthouse have applauded the significance behind these screenings, given the seventy-some-odd years that Wonder Woman has been as prominent a figure in DC as the likes of Batman, Superman and the rest of the boys' club that is the Justice League. She is undoubtedly a symbol of strength and a source of inspiration for many generations of women, with as many iterations of her as there have been by way of film, television and animation. Lynda Carter made popular the role throughout the seventies, and is still largely revered for the life she brought to the character onscreen.

And aside from animated appearances and a 2011 TV pilot NBC opted not to pick up, director Patty Jenkins' 2017 take on Wonder Woman is the onscreen comeback female fans have all been waiting in anticipation for.

So why shouldn't women be allowed a few innocent women-only screenings to enjoy a film focusing solely on the heroine whose impact has spanned generations?

Those in disagreement with the Drafthouse have declared the decision unfairly divisive, chiming in with 'what about men?' despite the fact Drafthouse theaters will still be offering regular screenings for men (and women who opt not to attend the women-only screenings) — essentially taking nothing from their enjoyment of the film.

One prime example of the predominantly male outrage is writer and conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec's recent tweet:

They're doing women-only screenings of Wonder Woman
I propose men-only screenings of Star Wars. For the entire first week.

Known for his distaste for the Star Wars films, claiming the film Rogue One in particular to be anti-Trump propaganda, Posobiec has since tweeted out several more statements in which he laments the involvement of women in Star Wars' lead roles — almost as if Carrie Fisher's General Leia Organa isn't one of the most universally known fictional characters, and almost as if Diana Prince, Wonder Woman herself, isn't from the women-only Amazonian island of Themyscira (though if he chooses to watch the film, he might lament that fact as well).

(In a tweet response from Lucasfilm executive editor Jennifer Heddle, she executed Posobiec's epic takedown with just a dozen words: "We ladies who work at Lucasfilm will still see it before you.")

But best of all, as previously mentioned, the theater's response to the male outcry? More women-only shows, which have sold out just as well. Not to alienate audiences, as per their official statement, but simply to stress the significance Wonder Woman has had since her inception in the forties and give women a space to celebrate the comic book icon with one another.

Regardless of who sits in the seats during opening weekend, however, the film seems well on its way to earning the best Rotten Tomatoes score for any DC or Marvel movie thus far, with several critics comparing its overall feel to the successful venture that was Captain America: The First Avenger (a welcome dose of intrigue for stoutly Marvel fans who may be considering whether or not to see the film).

And though Warner Brothers' promotional efforts for the summer blockbuster have been lacking — what with a distinct lack of billboards and TV promotions that have been relatively few and far in between — there has been a wave of support online from fans, no matter which comic franchise they favor, following an article addressing these promotional problems and another highlighting the glass ceiling prevalent in today's Hollywood regarding women and superhero films.

Needless to say, Diana's mother Queen Hippolyta appears to be right in every trailer: "Be careful, Diana. They do not deserve you."

But a few screenings in honor of celebrating women and heroines seems like a decent place to start.

Check out the official trailer below!

And a bonus promotional spot featuring The CW's own Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), Lois & Clark's Teri Hatcher and the original queen herself, Lynda Carter!