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Warner Bros. Has Finally Revealed Plot Details on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
An official synopsis reveals some details on the movie right before its release date.
In some of my earlier posts, I’ve chatted about all sorts of stuff connected to DC Comics, and you can find those linked at the end of this one.
But right now, let’s dive into the latest scoop from Warner Bros. about the new Aquaman movie!
Warner Bros. just dropped some juicy plot tidbits for Aquaman 2, and it’s like a long-awaited gift from the cinematic gods. We’ve been in the dark for ages about what’s cooking in the DCEU’s final Synderverse installment, but finally, they’ve spilled the beans.
So, if you’ve been living under a rock, here’s the lowdown: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the sequel to the epic 2018 Aquaman flick. You know, the one that brought Arthur Curry into the spotlight? That’s the one. It was all about a lighthouse keeper falling head over heels for an Atlantean queen, and lo and behold, a love child named Arthur was born!
But, oh boy, the queen’s arranged marriage wasn’t thrilled about this, and drama ensued. Fast forward, Arthur grows up to be a badass warrior who takes on his half-brother Orm’s world-destroying ambitions. People loved it, and a sequel was a no-brainer.
But getting to this point was no smooth sailing. Delays and other mysterious problems pushed Aquaman 2’s release date to late 2023. To make matters worse, they set a record by not dropping a single trailer until a mere 110 days were left for the big premiere. Talk about cutting it close!
Eventually, they gave us a tiny teaser, like 30 seconds worth of footage, and with it, the motherlode: an official synopsis straight from the movie’s official website. It was like a lifeline for the thirsty fans who’ve been parched for info.
Now, let’s dive into the good stuff. The synopsis dishes out some major deets. Black Manta is back in the ring, and he’s still seething about his old man’s death. This time, he’s got something big up his sleeve — the mythical Black Trident.
That bad boy is packed with ancient, malevolent mojo that could spell doom for our aquatic hero. The synopsis warns us that Black Manta is more menacing than ever. Like, seriously, this guy’s thirst for vengeance knows no bounds.
So, what’s Aquaman gonna do about this underwater menace? Well, he’s going to do something totally unexpected. He’s gonna turn to his estranged brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis. Yep, you heard that right.
These two have a beef thicker than a shark’s hide, but desperate times call for desperate measures. They’re going to put aside their differences to save their kingdom, Aquaman’s family, and the whole world from going kaput.
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room — the lack of promotion. It’s been a bit of a head-scratcher why Aquaman 2 seemed to be in promotional hibernation for so long. Some folks even started to think that Gunn and Safran’s new management was trying to sink this ship.
But hey, things are looking up. The teaser finally dropped, and the official synopsis hit the scene like a tidal wave. It’s like a wake-up call to all of us who might’ve started to forget that Aquaman 2 exists. And let’s not forget, this sequel has some massive flippers to fill because the first one set the bar sky-high.