CinemaCon 2022 has revealed posters, stills, and synopses for several films, including Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, continuation of the first part Aquaman with Jason Momoa in the title role. An event that makes us understand that a character will be at the center of this second opus.
Aquaman news at CinemaCon
CinemaCon 2022, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas until April 28, is a major event in the film industry. It is during this high mass of Hollywood cinema that the big studios unveil announcements, teasers as well as preview screenings of films. We were talking to you, for example, about the announcements made by Sony Pictures yesterday.
The annual event is also an opportunity for Warner Bros. and DC to give news of its projects. Among them, Aquaman and the Lost KingdomfollowingAquaman released in 2018 with Jason Momoa and Amber Heard. A poster for the film was shown, and director James Wan dropped a few words about his next project.
He notably talked about the technology used for the film and revealed some clues as to the story of this sequel. Indeed, Wan announced that “new realms and new major characters” will appear. He also speaks of machines resembling piloted octopuses, and gives news of Black Manta, antagonist of the first part, by announcing that it will take more momentum.
Black Manta as a big bad guy?
In December 2021, Warner Bros. Pictures had released a synopsis of the film, which revealed that: “When an ancient power is unleashed, Aquaman must forge an uneasy alliance with an unlikely ally to protect Atlantis, and the world, from irreversible devastation.“.
Words tinged with mystery and subject to speculation as to ” this ally ” (Black Manta, Orm Marius) which can find their meaning today, sincea sequel to the film’s official synopsis was revealed and later relayed online by DiscussingFilm on TwitterA: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will follow Aquaman and Orm who reluctantly team up to face Black Manta and his army.“. Thus, we understand that Black Manta portrayed by Abdul-Mateen will be the main antagonist of the sequel, and that Aquaman will have to ally himself with his terrible half-brother.
In recent interviews, actor Abdul-Mateen II revealed thatAquaman 2 reveal more about his character’s personality. This will include highlighting his super villain qualities. Additionally, he announces that Black Manta will get a lot more screen time. One more confirmation.
Wan the handyman
Let us add that at the origin, after AquamanDC Comics had the Warner had had the idea to prepare a spin-off titled The Trench, which concealed a film centered on Black Manta, and was to take place between the two films. A communication coup with a view toAquaman 2 ultimately aborted due to the pandemic. No doubt that images of this spin off hidden will be integrated into the future feature film by James Wan, which can give credibility to the choice to place the supervillain in Black Manta.
Well tainted and delayed by the Covid, the production ofAquaman and the Lost Kingdom officially ended last January. The film is scheduled for March 17, 2023.