DC has surprisingly released the trailer for the sequel to its box office hit Aquaman, which is set to hit theaters in December. Here’s what you can expect from the sequel, summarized for you here on MeinMMO.
Aquaman and the lost Kingdom
is the sequel to the DC hit Aquaman from 2018 and picks up after the events of the first film. For many fans, the sequel seems to be a ray of hope, judging by the reactions to the trailer.
As the trailer reveals, not only the beloved hero will return to the big screen:
Why is the sequel a ray of hope for DC fans? As clearly shown by the comments via Youtube , fans are excited about this sequel. For instance, kingsoloist writes that Aquaman 2 is “a ray of hope for all DC fans,” and he seems not to be alone in this opinion.
However, fans seem to be excited not just because of the story and the charming lead actor. Many also praise the director James Wan in their comments and hope for great work from him.
Excitement is also palpable about the returning cast from the first film. In particular, the antagonist seems to have developed into a fan favorite just like Aquaman himself. For instance, nicktroisi6347 writes that Black Manta just looks menacing and hard-hitting and that it’s great to see him as the main villain.
These actors you can expect in the second part:
- Jason Momoa as Aquaman
- Patrick Wilson as Orm
- Amber Heard as Mera
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta
- Nicole Kidman as Atlanna
So, some familiar faces from the original cast will be seen again, breathing life into their old roles.
In his role as Aquaman, Momoa quickly became a favorite among DC fans, but he turned down a role for the adversaries of Marvel for a specific reason.
What is the sequel about? In Aquaman and the lost Kingdom
, it’s again about Black Manta’s attempt to defeat his enemy Aquaman and bring Atlantis to its downfall. Driven by the desire to avenge his father’s death, Black Manta this time uses the dangerous power of the black trident in the fight against Aquaman.
In the fight against Black Manta, Aquaman teams up with his imprisoned brother Orm. The rather unlikely duo now faces the great task of overcoming their differences to save Atlantis and avert doom for the entire world.
In the sequel, Amber Heard reprises her role as Mera. The actress does not only slip into costumes for her roles: