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Aquaman

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description Aquaman Overview

Aquaman is a 2018 DC Extended Universe film centered on Arthur Curry, who becomes Aquaman and attempts to prevent his half-brother Orm from initiating conflict between Atlantis and the surface world. The story involves establishing leadership within Atlantis while confronting threats to both underwater and terrestrial realms. Supporting cast members include Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, and Willem Dafoe.

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info Aquaman Specifications

Country	United States
Year	2018

help Aquaman FAQ

Is Aquaman the highest-grossing DC movie ever?

Yes — Aquaman earned over $1.1 billion worldwide after its December 2018 release, making it the first DCEU film to cross the billion-dollar mark. It still tops the DC live-action charts, ahead of Joker and The Batman.

Who plays Orm and Black Manta in Aquaman?

Patrick Wilson, a regular in James Wan's Conjuring and Insidious films, plays Arthur's half-brother Orm (Ocean Master), while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (later in Watchmen and Candyman) plays the pirate Black Manta. Nicole Kidman also appears as Arthur's mother, Atlanna.

Is there an Aquaman sequel?

Yes — Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom arrived in December 2023, again directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa. It ended up being the final film in the DC Extended Universe before James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios reboot.

Who directed Aquaman and what else is he known for?

James Wan directed it, bringing the visual sensibility he built in Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring to an underwater fantasy epic. It was his follow-up to the billion-dollar hit Furious 7, and he stayed on for the 2023 sequel.

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