In the sequel to DC’s 2018 origin story Aquaman, two estranged, superpowered brothers must set their differences aside if they want to save the civilization of Atlantis — and the surface world. They face off against a villain armed with a mythical trident of untold power who’s hell-bent on avenging his father’s death. Directed by James Wan (Aquaman), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom stars Jason Momoa (Frontier), Patrick Wilson (The Founder), and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Trial of the Chicago 7). The blockbuster also features Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge), Amber Heard (Pineapple Express), Dolph Lundgren (Wanted Man), and Randall Park (Blue Eye Samurai).

When will Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom be released?

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Who’s in the cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?

• Jason Momoa (Slumberland) as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman
• Patrick Wilson (In the Tall Grass) as Orm Marius
• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Get Down) as David Kane, aka Black Manta
• Nicole Kidman (The Perfect Couple) as Atlanna
• Amber Heard (Depp v. Heard) as Mera
• Dolph Lundgren (The Rats: A Witcher Tale) as King Nereus
• Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe) as Dr. Stephen Shin
• Temuera Morrison (The Mandalorian) as Tom Curry
• Martin Short (Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life) as the voice of Kingfish

What happens in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?

Four years after hebecame the King of Atlantis by deposing his half-brother Orm (Wilson) and stopping Orm’s attempted war on the surface world, Arthur Curry (Momoa) is happy but so, so bored. He’s delighted to be married to Mera (Heard) and loves being a new father, but Atlantean politics are bumming him out. Arthur can’t get anything done thanks to the ornery Council, which refuses to reveal itself to the surface world. And Atlantis — as well as the other ocean cities — needs to work with surface dwellers if it's going to solve the environmental crisis that threatens to destroy both their worlds. 

The oceans are heating up, causing harm to the underwater ecosystem and extreme storms on the surface. The Atlanteans are clueless as to why, until a villainous figure from the past breaks into their secret vaults that store orichalcum — an ancient fuel source that’s no longer used because of its toxic effects on the ocean. Arthur chases the thieves through the city, only to realize he’s fighting David Kane (Abdul-Mateen II), the son of Black Manta, who Arthur killed four years ago. 

When David, in his father’s Black Manta suit, escapes with the help of a powerful trident that hasn’t been seen in thousands of years, Arthur realizes this is about more than simple revenge. David’s new unnatural powers stem from a twisted bond with a mysterious entity — which has its own agenda — speaking to him through the trident. Arthur knows there’s only one person who has the knowledge and skill to catch David before he destroys the world, and that’s Orm. Will the two finally find a little brotherly love? Or will their rivalry be the downfall of the world?

Is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom based on a book?

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is based on the DC character Aquaman, created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, but not on any specific storyline from the comic books.

Where does Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom take place?

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set in the fictional underwater cities of Atlantis and Necrus, as well as several real world surface locations including Sicily, Italy; London; Antarctica; and the Sahara Desert.

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