Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Movie, 2023, The Final Chapter, Set in 2023
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is #18 of 25 in release order and #15 of 25 in chronological order in the DC.
The story
Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Arthur (Aquaman) forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom recap
Arthur Curry is king of Atlantis and a father to a baby son with Mera. Black Manta, with the help of Dr. Stephen Shin, finds the Black Trident in Antarctica, which possesses him with the spirit of Kordax, the ancient king who created the lost kingdom of Necrus. Manta burns orichalcum, a fuel that speeds global warming, to free Kordax. To find Manta, Arthur breaks his brother Orm out of prison, and the two travel from the Sahara to a pirate island. Manta attacks Atlantis and kidnaps Arthur's son, needing royal blood to open Necrus.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ending explained
Arthur and Orm fight Manta at Necrus, and the two brothers destroy the Black Trident together. Manta falls to his death. Orm goes into exile in the Sahara, and Arthur reveals Atlantis to the world, asking for it to join the United Nations. It is the last DCEU film.
Post-credits scenes
Yes. In a mid-credits scene, Orm, trying a burger as Arthur suggested, sees a cockroach on the table and eats it, remembering Arthur's joke that they are a delicacy. It sets up nothing further.
Where to watch Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is streaming on YouTube TV and HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 5.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 33%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Blue Beetle, before Watchmen: Chapter I.
- Chronological order: after Blue Beetle, before The Flash.
What to watch before Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
In release order, 10 DC essentials come before Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), from Man of Steel (2013) to The Flash (2023). Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom itself is optional in the DC order.
Cast
- Jason Momoa as Arthur
- Patrick Wilson as Orm
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta
- Randall Park as Dr. Shin
- Amber Heard as Mera
- Nicole Kidman as Atlanna
- Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus
- Temuera Morrison as Tom
- Lillah Indya Moore as Karshon
- Pilou Asbæk as Kordax
- Jani Zhao as Stingray
- Vincent Regan as Atlan
Directed by James Wan.