Everything you need to know about the acclaimed female director behind 'Wonder Woman'

Getty ImagesThe highly anticipated "Wonder Woman" hits theaters this weekend, and the superhero's first standalone feature film (which took 76 years to become a thing) is already getting great reviews, despite recent critical flops from the DC Extended Universe.

By now you may have heard of Patty Jenkins, the director of "Wonder Woman," who happens to be a woman, which, even in 2017, is pretty rare for a blockbuster.

"Wonder Woman" is Jenkins' first feature since 2003's Oscar-winning "Monster." In between she was on board to direct "Thor: The Dark World" but dropped out. She's directed TV shows including "Arrested Development" and "The Killing."

If "Wonder Woman" is as successful as it's shaping up to be, this definitely won't be the last time you hear about Patty Jenkins, who's out to prove that more women should be directing movies.

Here's everything you need to know about "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins: