Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa as the titular hero and Amber Heard as his love interest Mera. The movie is directed by James Wan, who also helmed the first film and is known for his horror and action movies. The movie is set to release on December 20, 2023, and promises to be an epic adventure that spans the vast and visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas.
The first trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was released on September 14, 2023, and gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from the sequel. The trailer features Aquaman riding a giant seahorse, Black Manta wielding a powerful weapon called the Black Trident, and Aquaman’s half-brother Orm returning as an unlikely ally. The trailer also teases some new locations, such as a frozen kingdom and a mysterious lost city.
The plot of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom revolves around Aquaman’s conflict with Black Manta, who seeks revenge for his father’s death and plans to destroy everything Aquaman holds dear. Black Manta obtains the Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force that threatens both the surface and water worlds. To stop him, Aquaman has to team up with his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, who has his own agenda. Together, they must set aside their differences and protect their kingdom and family from irreversible destruction.
The cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom includes Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, Amber Heard as Mera, Patrick Wilson as Orm/Ocean Master, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane/Black Manta, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Dolph Lundgren as Nereus, Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry, Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin, and Pilou Asbæk as Karshon. The movie also introduces some new characters, such as Siren (played by Indya Moore), a mysterious mermaid who helps Aquaman on his quest, and Atlan (played by Djimon Hounsou), the legendary first king of Atlantis who created the Black Trident.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is one of the most anticipated movies of 2023, especially after the success of the first film, which made over $1 billion at the box office and became the highest-grossing DC movie of all time. The movie is expected to deliver more spectacular visuals, thrilling action scenes, and emotional moments for fans of Aquaman and DC comics. The movie is also part of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which includes other movies such as Wonder Woman, Shazam!, The Suicide Squad, The Batman, The Flash, Black Adam, and more.
If you’re a fan of Aquaman and DC comics, you won’t want to miss Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom when it hits theaters on December 20. It’s sure to be an underwater adventure that will take your breath away.