The first trailer for the sequel to the 2018 hit movie Aquaman is here, and it looks like Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry is going to have his hands full.
In the trailer, Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, vows to avenge his father’s death, saying, “I’m gonna kill Aquaman and destroy everything he holds dear.”
Nicole Kidman returns as Arthur’s mother, Queen Atlanna, and Amber Heard reprises her role as Mera, princess of Xebel.
According to the official movie synopsis, “This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.”
Jason Momoa reprises his role as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father. Patrick Wilson is Orm, Aquaman’s half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brother’s reluctant ally. Amber Heard is Mera, Atlantis’ Queen and mother of the heir to the throne. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Black Manta, committed more than ever to avenge his father’s death by destroying Aquaman, his family, and Atlantis. Nicole Kidman is Atlanna, a fierce leader and mother with the heart of a warrior. Also reprising their roles are Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin.
Directed by Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is produced by Peter Safran, Wan, and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada. The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.
Joining Wan behind-the-camera is his sterling team of Aquaman artisans: director of photography Don Burgess, production designer Bill Brzeski, editor Kirk Morri, composer Rupert Gregson-Williams, and music supervisor Michelle Silverman. Visual effects supervisor Nick Davis and costume designer Richard Sale also join.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premieres on December 20, 2023.