Everything We Know About The Aquaman Movie So Far

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The first trailer for Aquaman is now online. The film was announced as part of Warner Bros. Pictures’ initial DC film slate way back in 2014. Although it has been delayed from its original summer 2018 release date to December 2018 (and is also the only live-action DC movie releasing this year). It has gone through production without a hitch, becoming one of the most anticipated superhero flicks of the year.

RELEASE DATE  – December 21, 2018

CAST
Arthur Curry / Aquaman – Jason Momoa
Mera – Amber Heard
King Nereus – Dolph Lundgren
Queen Atlanna – Nicole Kidman
Orm / Ocean Master – Patrick Wilson
Dr. Stephen Shin – Randall Park
Nuidis Vulko – Willem Dafoe
The Fisherman King – Djimon Hounsou
Thomas Curry – Temuera Morrison
David Kane / Black Manta – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Storyline

Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and to be a hero to the world.
Aquaman follows Arthur Curry as he struggles between siding with the “surface dwellers” – the humans – and his fellow Atlanteans. Seeing as he’s part human and part Atlantean, he’s uniquely positioned to bridge both worlds together, which is part of the reason Momoa was drawn to the character in the first place. But it’s worth noting that Momoa has iterated multiple times that Aquaman is not the King of Atlantis, at least not yet. In fact, the crux of the film’s story centers on Arthur and Mera searching for Atlan’s Trident, so that he may become king.

This is Aquaman’s first solo film within the DC Extended Universe, following the character’s appearances in Batman V Superman and Justice League. James Wan was hired as director in 2015, and the supporting cast (including Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Dolph Lundgren, and Patrick Wilson) signed on at various points in 2016 and 2017. Jason Momoa was announced as Arthur Curry back in 2014. Principal photography started in May 2017 and wrapped in October of that year. It’s been confirmed the events of Aquaman take place after Justice League.