Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the much-anticipated sequel to 2018's Aquaman. It was directed by James Wan.
According to the director, who is known for his work on horror films Saw and Insidious, the latest installment in the Aquaman film series saw him returning to his original routes and exploring new themes.
In an interview, he told Total Film: "Aquaman 2 is very heavily inspired by Planet of the Vampires. You can take the boy out of horror but you can never take the horror out of the boy."
Here's everything we know about the film...
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom release date
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was released on December 22, 2023, and is now available to buy or rent.
Fans can buy or purchase a 48-hour rental from participating digital platforms where you purchase or rent movies, including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.
Meanwhile, the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD will be available on 18 March. We don't have any word on streaming just yet.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom plot
According to Warner Bros., the first plot details are as follows: "When an ancient power is unleashed, Aquaman must forge an uneasy alliance with an unlikely ally to protect Atlantis, and the world, from irreversible devastation."
That's all we know so far, but we'll keep you updated with more key plot points as soon as they're announced!
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom cast
Many of the original Aquaman cast are returning for the new film, with Jason Momoa returning as lead Arthur Curry — more commonly known as his superhero persona Aquaman. He is Half-human, half-Atlantean, can swim at supersonic speeds and communicate with marine creatures.
He'll be joined by Amber Heard, reprising her role as Princess Mera and Patrick Wilson returns Arthur's half-brother, Orm Marius. Dolph Lundgren returns as King Nereus, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will also be back as Black Manta.
Meanwhile, other cast members, including Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Vincent Regan as Atlan, and Jani Zhao as Stingray will also be back.
In a post on Instagram, Momoa also revealed that Ben Affleck would be putting in another appearance as Batman in the upcoming sequel, even though Ben Affleck had previously said that his final appearance as the Caped Crusader would be in The Flash.
Is there a trailer?
Yes, take a look below!
