Is Aquaman 2 a Part of the DC Extended Universe?
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Is Aquaman 2 part of the DCU or still a DCEU movie? The eagerly anticipated sequel, also known as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is currently playing in cinemas worldwide with its release in the US scheduled for tomorrow.
James Wan returns to direct, co-writing the script alongside a talented cast including Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Temuera Morrison, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. As the DCEU comes to a close and the DCU takes its place, the question remains: where does Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom fit into the equation?
Is Aquaman 2 part of the DCU?
No, Aquaman 2 is not part of the DCU. The DC Extended Universe, known as the DCEU, began in 2013 with a new Superman and continued for 10 years with a total of 16 movies (including both versions of Justice League). The lineup is as follows:
Man of Steel (2013)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Suicide Squad (2016)
Wonder Woman (2017)
Justice League (2017)
Aquaman (2018)
Shazam! (2019)
Birds of Prey (2020)
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Black Adam (2022)
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
The Flash (2023)
Blue Beetle (2023)
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
James Gunn and Peter Safran, who lead the DC properties at Warner Bros., opted for a soft reboot. Gunn expressed that he views their future films as part of the DCU rather than the DCEU. Blue Beetle, released before Aquaman 2, exists in both universes, as Gunn revealed on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast that Blue Beetle is "the first DCU character, for sure."
What is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom about?
According to him, "the first full DCU movie is Superman," slated for release in 2025 under the title Superman: Legacy. This suggests that Aquaman 2 is not a part of the DCU, and instead serves as the concluding film of the DCEU.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's official synopsis reads: Black Manta, still seeking revenge for his father's death, is determined to defeat Aquaman at any cost. Now armed with the powerful Black Trident, he poses an even greater threat than before, unleashing an ancient malevolent force.
"For Aquaman to emerge victorious, he must seek help from his incarcerated brother Orm, who was once the ruler of Atlantis. In a surprising turn of events, they must unite despite their past conflicts to safeguard their kingdom, rescue Aquaman's family, and prevent the world from facing irreversible devastation."
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I'm excited about the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom movie, but I'm also a bit confused about its place in the DC universe. I've been following the DCEU for years, and I'm invested in the characters and storylines. However, with the recent announcement of the DCU, I'm not sure where Aquaman 2 fits in.
I appreciate that James Gunn and Peter Safran are taking a fresh approach to the DC universe, and I'm excited to see what they have in store for us. However, I also feel a sense of nostalgia for the DCEU and the characters that I've come to love over the years. I hope that Aquaman 2 will provide a satisfying conclusion to the DCEU while also setting the stage for the future of the DCU.
