Arthur Becomes King Of Atlantis In Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom's First Trailer

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JAKARTA - Five years have passed, Warner Bros. released the first trailer for the film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The sequel, which is still directed by James Wan, continues the story of one of the most successful superheroes in DC.

This trailer focuses on Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry who is now King of Atlantis. His life became more colorful after he became a father.

"Four years ago, I didn't work, no-home travelers. But now, I am a husband and a father," Arthur Curry narrated in the trailer.

As King of Atlantis, he works to manage a kingdom that is not that easy. The Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, returned to take the throne of the kingdom.

Arthur Curry will join his brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) to fight Black Manta. After the failed first fight, Black Manta still wants revenge for his father's death.

In addition to Momoa, Wilson and Abdul-Mateen, this sequel still features Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Temuera Morrison, Willem Dafoe, and Dolph Lundgren. Vincent kalinia Moore and Pilou Asb fire also joined.

The film started to attract attention after Amber Heard called this project Heard in a trial with Johnny Depp. Heard claims his role was cut by the production house after his divorce case.

Heard said he made 1 million US dollars for the first Aquaman and 2 million sequels. He felt his performance portion cut as a result of this case.

However, James Wan as the director explained that the Aquaman film always focuses on Aquaman's journey. The first part focuses on Arthur and Mera's journey, Heard's character then the second part will be filled with Arthur and Orm.

Sekuel Aquaman menjadi film keempat DC di tahun ini setelah Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash, serta Blue Beeple. Jagat DC juga dalam perhambakan di bawah pimpinan James Gunn dan Peter Safran, namun mereka belum menjelaskan posisi James Momoa ke depannya.

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom will hit theaters on December 20, 2023.