The Aquaman franchise, a cornerstone of the DC Extended Universe, dives deep into the breathtaking underwater realms of Atlantis. Following the journey of Arthur Curry, a reluctant half-human, half-Atlantean hero, the series chronicles his rise from a surface-dwelling outcast to the formidable King of the Seven Seas. Directed by James Wan, the films are celebrated for their visually stunning oceanic landscapes, epic mythological battles, and underlying themes of family legacy and bridging divided worlds.
Franchise Information |
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Main Language |
English |
Country |
United States |
Release Span |
2018 – 2023 |
Total Movies |
2 Movies |
Total Runtime |
267 Minutes |
Genre |
Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi |
Total Budget |
$365,000,000 |
Total Box Office |
$1,582,909,619 |
Key Crew |
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Directed by |
James Wan |
Produced by |
Peter Safran Rob Cowan James Wan |
Written by |
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick Will Beall |
Music by |
Rupert Gregson-Williams |
Production Co. |
Warner Bros. DC Studios The Safran Company |
Distributed by |
Warner Bros. Pictures |
The Collection
Aquaman (2018)
Arthur Curry, a half-human, half-Atlantean outcast, is forced to confront his true heritage when his ambitious half-brother, King Orm, plots to unite the seven underwater kingdoms and wage war against the surface world. Guided by Mera and Vulko, Arthur embarks on a globe-trotting quest to retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan, prove his worthiness, and take his rightful place as King.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
Now juggling his duties as the King of Atlantis and a new father, Arthur faces his most formidable challenge yet. A vengeful Black Manta returns wielding the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent evil. To protect his family and save the world from total destruction, Aquaman must forge an uneasy alliance with his imprisoned brother, Orm, putting aside their bitter past.
Main Cast
- Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman
- Patrick Wilson as King Orm
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane / Black Manta
- Amber Heard as Mera
- Nicole Kidman as Atlanna
- Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus
- Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry