Why James Wan predicts Aquaman 2 as DCEU’s most thrilling film!

Why James Wan predicts Aquaman 2 as DCEU’s most thrilling film! – the film will be the official farewell to the DCEU and Jason Momoa as the hero, and Wan wants audiences to remember it as cheerful and colorful.

By Megan Sauer

Thanks to Aquaman being a success at the box office and among Jason Momoa fans, its sequel was one of the most anticipated DC films, one that could save the brand that was in a very complicated situation. A lot has changed in recent times, unfortunately. The hope for fans is that the actor’s presence works to make this film that is about to hit theaters shine.

Jason Momoa helped build the DCEU

The public may have many complaints about Zack Snyder ‘s place in the history of DC in cinema, but his work was not always a problem, because thanks to him interesting actors came to the franchise. One of the biggest names was Jason Momoa , since the interpreter had been looking for a way to boost his career in Hollywood for some time. Despite not being similar to the famous character from the comics, his appearance and personality made him one of the favorites of viewers, whether or not they were in favor of the Snyderverse.

When this superhero universe entered into crisis, the character of Aquaman seemed to have a guaranteed place no matter what happened, since he had already tasted success with his solo film and the public adored Momoa. The move logically pointed towards a sequel, situated within the realm of Warner Bros. Discovery things are never that simple. James Wan returned to film this story that he already had in mind since he worked on the first part and in which he wanted to put the relationship between Aquaman and Ocean Master at the forefront.

Considering that most of the movie takes place at the bottom of the sea, Aquaman might have been the only DCEU movie that could logically have darker lighting, but that’s not the case. All the characters are otherworldly, such colorful protagonists, and we wanted the aquatic world to match that.

Wan assured fans that the upcoming sequel, which is supposed to be the last film in the DCEU timeline before James Gunn reboots it with Superman: Legacy in 2025, would maintain the same vibrancy that the original had:

“It’s not the kind of movie you want to get dark and gloomy. It doesn’t fit the world we established.”

The sequel was worked on while Warner Bros. was going through many internal changes, first due to the departure of Snyder and the arrival of Walter Hamada , then the purchase of Discovery, and finally the presence of David Zaslav as CEO who was looking for a complete renewal. From one moment to the next, the sequel went from being one of the company’s most anticipated projects to being one of the most complicated titles to make the transition with the new universe led by James Gunn and Peter Safran .

The production of Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom was not easy at all as it had to respond and adapt to the needs of different bosses, which caused a lot of concern among fans who did not want to see a work full of poorly executed reshoots and bad editing. Despite these problems, and all the alleged controversies associated with Amber Heard and her experience during filming, the film still has a chance to shine in theaters thanks to Momoa’s fans.

What is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom about?

After failing in his revenge against Aquaman, Black Manta will find a unique opportunity to fulfill his objective by appropriating the Dark Trident that will endanger Atlantis and the rest of the world. Recognizing that he cannot handle this task alone, Aquaman will seek the help of his brother, Ocean Master, whom he must free from the prison in which he was locked up after the events of the first film.

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom will be released on December 22 and everything indicates that it will not have great success at the box office even if it does not have much competition. The context is not ideal for its premiere, since this year viewers made it clear that they are already tired of superhero franchises, and the latest DC installments in the cinema were not well received by the public, since it is known that these stories They no longer contribute anything to the future of the brand in Gunn’s hands, although Momoa’s presence could help raise expectations a little at the last minute.