Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom: An In-Depth Look at the Ending
An in-depth analysis of the ending of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, exploring the resolution of key plot points and the thematic significance of the film's conclusion.
The Black Trident And The Lost Kingdom's Curse Explained
The core premise of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom centers on Black Manta's attempts at uncovering the titular civilization. At the beginning of the film, Manta's journey begins with the character finding the ominous Black Trident. The Trident holds the spirit of King Kordax, the brother of King Atlan.
Black Manta with the Black Trident in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom-1
Kordax promises Black Manta revenge against Aquaman if he finds the Lost Kingdom of Necrus and lifts the curse placed upon it by King Atlan. The curse saw Atlan doom the entire civilization of Necrus to be frozen in ice, hidden beneath the caps of Antarctica after Kordax lost the war with his brother.
Black Manta With Black Trident in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Trailer
How Black Manta Planned To Break King Atlan's Curse On Necrus
Concerning how Black Manta planned to break the curse over Necrus and King Kordax, the answer lies in the royal bloodline of Atlantis. The curse was initially enacted by Atlan, who used blood magic to imprison Kordax and Necrus. As such, it could only be broken by someone of Atlan's bloodline: Atlanna, Arthur, Orm, or Arthur Jr.
Black Manta and Doctor Shin in Aquaman
Manta planned to kidnap Arthur Jr. and sacrifice the baby to release Kordax and Necrus. This would both fulfill Manta's plan of killing Aquaman's family and grant him the army necessary to defeat Atlantis and his nemesis for good.
Jason Momoa As Aquaman Clashing Tridents With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II As Black Manta In A Cave In Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
