Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Everything You Need to Know
Dive into the depths of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom with this comprehensive guide to the cast, characters, plot, production, release date, trivia, and more!
Cast and Characters
- Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, the half-Atlantean king of Atlantis.
- Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius/Ocean Master, Aquaman's half-brother and the former king of Atlantis.
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane/Black Manta, a high-seas mercenary and Aquaman's archenemy.
- Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Aquaman's mother and the former queen of Atlantis.
- Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin, a marine biologist obsessed with Atlantis.
- Temuera Morrison is Tom Curry, Aquaman's father, and a lighthouse keeper.
- Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus, king of the underwater kingdom of Xebel.
- Indya Moore as Karshon, a shark-human hybrid with psychic abilities.
- Vincent Regan as Atlan, the ancient king of Atlantis who sank the city.
Plot
Aquaman is juggling his duties as king of Atlantis with his responsibilities as a member of the Justice League.
Meanwhile, Black Manta is seeking revenge against Aquaman and plotting to steal Atlantean technology to rebuild his armor.
Orm, who is imprisoned in Atlantis, is also planning a way to escape and reclaim his throne.
Production
- Director: James Wan
- Writers: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, James Wan, and Jason Momoa
- Production Companies: Warner Bros., DC Entertainment, and Atomic Monster
- Filming Locations: Saunton Sands, Devon, England, UK
- Budget: $205 million (estimated)
Release Date
- December 21, 2023 (United Kingdom)
Runtime
- 2 hours 4 minutes
Technical Specs
- Color: Color
- Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, D-Cinema 96kHz Dolby Surround 7.1, IMAX 6-Track, 12-Track Digital Sound, Sonics-DDP, DTS, Auro 11.1, DTS:X, Dolby Digital
Trivia
- Willem Dafoe was originally slated to reprise his role as Vulko but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
- Nicole Kidman's character, Atlanna, took on the role of advisor to Aquaman in his place.
- There is a scene during the end credits featuring Orm eating a live cockroach.
Q&A
How long is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?
The movie is 2 hours and 4 minutes long.
Who is the director of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?
James Wan is the director of the movie.
Is Willem Dafoe in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?
No, Willem Dafoe does not appear in the movie due to scheduling conflicts.