Unveiling Black Manta's Incredible New Weapon in the Electrifying First Trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's theatrical trailer, released this morning, offers our first glimpse of the long-awaited sequel. It appears that the film may have been worth the wait.

The trailer begins with Arthur introducing the story. "I was without a job four years ago. Now, I am a husband and a father," he narrates, showcasing baby Aquaman Jr. Additionally, he is no longer unemployed; he is now the ruler of Atlantis. However, not everything seems to be going smoothly. Take a look at the trailer below.

Introducing Black Manta, driven by a relentless thirst for revenge after Aquaman's previous act of killing his father. "My sole purpose is to annihilate Aquaman, shattering his world to its foundation. I will exterminate his loved ones and reduce his kingdom to smoldering ruins." With his unveiling in the trailer, we catch a glimpse of his arsenal, including a cutting-edge underwater mantis ship, as well as a gleaming black trident that empowers him with newfound abilities.

Caught in this dire predicament, Aquaman seeks counsel from his brother Orn, the antagonist from the initial film portrayed by Patrick Wilson. Presumably banished or incarcerated as a consequence of his misdeeds, Orn has remarkably sprouted a substantial beard during his absence. More significantly, he possesses vital information concerning the mysterious trident.

During the reign of King Atlan, seven kingdoms existed, and the trident was a curse that affected all of them, according to Orn's account. The Black Trident, however, isn't directly borrowed from the DC comics, making it difficult to ascertain its true significance. It is highly probable that the trident draws inspiration from the lost artifacts of Atlan, such as the Scepter that caused the downfall of Atlantis in ancient times.

Amber Heard portrays Mera, who only briefly appears in a single shot, detached from the context, and is not explicitly mentioned elsewhere.

Prior to the trailer debut, Our Website attended a press event where director James Wan showcased the trailer and engaged in a discussion about the film lasting approximately thirty minutes. During this conversation, he delved into various topics including Mera, the recent changes at DC, and the future plans for Aquaman. If you're interested, you can find his detailed comments here.

Starring Jason Momoa, who recently portrayed a villainous character in Fast X (despite filming this Aquaman movie beforehand), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom also features Patrick Wilson as Orn, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, and Nicole Kidman and Temeura Morrison as Aquaman's parents. Additionally, there are reports of Batman appearing in the film, although it remains unclear which version of the character will be included since they are absent from this particular trailer.

The state of the greater DC Universe of films is currently chaotic, with Black Adam, Shazam 2, The Flash, and Blue Beetle failing to impress both at the box office and with the supposed reboot by James Gunn and Peter Safran. However, this situation is not entirely unfamiliar, as DC faced similar challenges after the disappointing release of Justice League. Despite these circumstances, the first Aquaman movie managed to surpass expectations and earned over a billion dollars at the box office. Now, the question is whether director James Wan can once again deliver a remarkable success. To find out, mark your calendars for the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom on December 20.