Summary
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's director, James Wan, mocks the film's teaser trailer, agreeing with a fan's criticism that it's a "trailer for a trailer."
Warner Bros. has been exasperating fans by postponing the release of actual footage for the eagerly awaited Aquaman sequel. Instead, they have chosen to unveil a trailer for the upcoming trailer.
Certain fans express their disillusionment and doubt regarding the film, solely based on the teaser trailer. On the other hand, there are still hopeful fans who desire more substantial content before fully committing to watching it.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's director, James Wan, is joining in on the mockery of the film's recently released teaser trailer. The highly anticipated sequel will bring back Jason Momoa's DC hero, Arthur Curry, as he navigates his newfound position as the King of Atlantis and battles his familiar adversary, Black Manta. Wan took to his social media to playfully ridicule the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom teaser trailer by endorsing a fan's criticism. Have a look at the screenshot of the director's post, as shared by My Time To Shine's tweet below:
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Wan's post comes as a response to a fan's criticism of the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's footage, describing it as a mere "trailer for a trailer." Agreeing with the fan's statement, the director humorously remarks, "it's hilarious."
Following his appearance in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and subsequent inclusion in the Justice League, Momoa took center stage in his own film in 2018 titled Aquaman, which received high praise and acclaim. With a remarkable global box office collection of $1.14 billion, it stands as the highest-grossing film to date. Given its phenomenal success, one would assume that Warner Bros. would prioritize the sequel. However, due to a variety of factors, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom have faced significant delays and will now be released in December 2023.
Warner Bros. has been reluctant to promote Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and has delayed the release of any substantial footage, much to the disappointment of fans. This frustration is further exacerbated by the studio's decision to release a trailer for an upcoming trailer, as seen in the reactions on Twitter. Some fans express their lack of enthusiasm for the teaser trailer, stating that it gives the impression that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be of poor quality.
One fan highlights the timing as being a little belated for commencing the promotional campaign of a film scheduled for release in a few months.
Another DC enthusiast expresses delight over the footage, yet acknowledges the necessity of observing further content in order to truly engage with the movie.
In contrast, one fan expressed their dissatisfaction by stating that the teaser was merely a "trailer of a trailer."
In light of recent rumors surrounding Warner Bros., speculations are circulating that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's release might be postponed due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. This follows the studio's decision to push back the highly anticipated Dune 2 to early next year. By delaying the film, it would provide the cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom the opportunity to fully engage in promoting the sequel.
Source: James Wan (via My Time To Shine/Twitter)
