Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is an upcoming American superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the character Aquaman. Produced by DC Films, The Safran Company, and Atomic Monster Productions, and set for distribution by Warner Bros.
Pictures, it is intended to be the sequel to Aquaman (2018) and the thirteenth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film will be directed by James Wan from a screenplay written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, and stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman alongside Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Momoa pitched a story for an Aquaman sequel during production of the first film, but Wan did not want to rush the next film. He agreed to oversee development of the sequel in January 2019, with Johnson-McGoldrick signed to write the screenplay a month later.
Wan was confirmed to be directing the film in August 2020, and said it would expand on the worldbuilding of the first Aquaman. He announced the title for the sequel in June 2021, with filming beginning later that month in London. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is scheduled to be released on December 16, 2022.
Warner Bros. has announced Aquaman 3 starring Jason Momoa reprising his role as Arthur Curry/Aquaman and Timothée Chalamet joining the cast as a mysterious new character.
Building on the success of the first two films, Aquaman 3 promises to delve deeper into the lore of Atlantis and its surrounding kingdoms. With James Wan returning as director, fans can expect a thrilling underwater adventure filled with stunning visuals, epic battles, and compelling character arcs.
The plot of Aquaman 3 centers around an ancient artifact known as the Trident of Atlantis, a powerful relic that holds the key to unimaginable power.
As Arthur Curry struggles to maintain peace and unity among the underwater kingdoms, a new threat emerges. Timothée Chalamet joins the cast as Aelos, a enigmatic figure with his own claim to the throne and a dark past linked to the trident.
The chemistry between Jason Momoa and Timothée Chalamet is set to be a major highlight of the film. Momoa’s rugged and charismatic portrayal of Aquaman has already won the hearts of audiences worldwide. Chalamet’s addition brings a new layer of complexity to the narrative, with his character Aelos challenging Aquaman in unexpected ways.
