It won’t be long before it’s time to go back to Atlantis. The upcoming spring release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to the critically acclaimed DC blockbuster starring Jason Momoa and directed by James Wan, is scheduled. Fans will remember that the first movie presented the story of Arthur Curry, who, in order to recover his rightful role as Aquaman, King of Atlantis, he had to defeat King Orm and win the battle against him. Aquaman (2018) is the highest-grossing title in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), with a worldwide gross of more than $1.1 billion. It is also the only film in the DCEU to break the elusive $1 billion mark. If Momoa and James Wan, the film’s director, deliver on their promise that the sequel will feature an even more epic adventure and scope, then the question becomes whether or not it will be able to top the first installment.
It was a significant amount of time until the COVID shutdown impacted the business in 2020 when the first Aquaman movie was released in 2018. Even after two years have passed since the shutdowns, the film industry has not yet recovered to the level it had reached before they occurred. On the other hand, this does not imply that it is impossible to have a hit at the box office in this day and age. Take for example the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, which made $1.9 billion around the world. Even though there have been fewer movies that have been financially successful in recent years, there are still successes out there waiting to be found. If Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is able to generate as much excitement as the first picture, there is a good chance that it will do well at the box office and usher in a new era of multibillion-dollar blockbusters.
In the new movie, Aquaman finds himself in the position of having to save Atlantis once more. Fans all around the world who follow the world’s most renowned aquatic superhero online have not stopped speculating about what exactly this means for him, despite the fact that it is still unknown. Let’s examine everything we know about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in light of the previous information. Where will it lead our hero, and how will it expand on what was established in the first movie? Those are the questions that need to be answered. Who will be making their comeback to the cast, and what fresh faces will be joining the rest of the ensemble? When it finally comes out, the movie will be shown at what times and in what theaters. And is there anything else that viewers of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom need to be aware of?
Plot: What We Know
It is only natural that particular specifics regarding the plot are still unclear given that the release date is still almost a year away. The story will follow Aquaman as he is “forced to trust a menacing ally to preserve his beloved Atlantis, as well as the rest of the world when they are both threatened by chaos and destruction.” This is the basic plot of the story, which will follow Aquaman as he is “forced to trust a menacing ally to preserve his beloved Atlantis.”
Momoa stated DC FanDome in 2021 that the sequel will have a stronger emphasis on environmental issues while simultaneously boosting the stakes from the first film. James Wan, who directed both films, remarked that the sequel is more mature than the first film but yet possesses the same amount of heart as the original. Wan may have also provided us with a clue as to the identity of this mysterious “menacing ally” when he stated that “Black Manta is still seeking his revenge to try to murder Aquaman.” That is going to be something that the audience is going to find really intriguing. This tale takes place all around the world. We travel through a great variety of universes. This movie isn’t hesitant to dive headfirst into its fantastic elements.”
We now know that the core battle will center around a clash between Aquaman and Black Manta; however, specific specifics about the conflict are still being kept under wraps. This provides the viewer with just enough information to start speculating without giving away any key plot details as anticipation builds up prior to the debut of the movie.
Cast: What We Know
Jason Momoa is returning to his role as the title character, Aquaman/Arthur Curry, as was revealed earlier. Mera, the undersea princess and Aquaman’s love interest, will be played once again by Amber Heard, who will reprise her role with Momoa. Willem Dafoe reprises his role as Arthur Curry’s mentor, Nuidis Vulko; Patrick Wilson reprises his role as King Orm, Curry’s half brother and the former king of Atlantis; Dolph Lundgren reprises his role as King Nereus, the king of Xebel and father of Mera; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II reprises his role as the pirate Black Manta; and Randall Park reprises his role as There will also be a return appearance from Arthur Curry’s parents, Thomas Curry (played by Temuera Morrison) and Atlanna, Queen of Atlantis (Nicole Kidman).
There will be some new faces within the group, in addition to the returning cast members that have already been announced. Stingray, the character that will be played by Jani Zhao in the film, is an original creation of the story. In the Green Lantern series, Karshon was initially introduced as a villain, and Indya Moore has been chosen to play the role. Vincent Regan takes on the role of Atlan, an ancient king of Atlantis who is credited as being the cause of the city’s initial submersion in the ocean. Pilou Asbaek, best known for his role as Podrick Payne in Game of Thrones, is reportedly in talks to appear in a project that will reteam him with former co-star Momoa.
Release Date
The original release date for the movie was the 16th of December in 2022. Because of the challenges presented by COVID, the team working on the visual effects had to push back their original delivery date, which was originally set for March 17, 2023. 45 days after it is released in theaters, it will also be made available to stream on HBO Max.
