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Jason Momoa expressed disappointment over Warner Bros. meddling with the original plot forAquaman and the Lost Kingdom. As part of the remaining few projects under the DC Extended Universe, the follow-up to the 2018 movie will see the King of the Seven Seas ally with an unexpected ally to save Atlantis.
The firstAquamanfilm was positively received by the audience, something Momoa finds confusing. It earned mixed critical reviews, although its commercial success made it the highest-grossing movie under the DCEU.
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Jason Momoa Isn’t Happy WithAquaman 2’s Storyline
In an interview withMen’s Health,Jason Momoashared his honest thoughts about makingAquaman 2and how his character was treated:
“It’s not that I don’t care about Aquaman; it’s a wonderful character. Aquaman is probably the hardest character in comic-book history. He’s made fun of and ridiculed, but I tried to give it heart and soul, and I’m proud of it in certain ways. Do I feel pressure for [the sequel] to do well? No. All I can do is give it my all. But it’s in a lot of other people’s hands.”
Clearly, these “other people’s hands” meantWarner Brosand other creative people who have differing opinions and ideas for the project. Momoa claims the studio did not follow the original storyline that the actor and his friend Brian Mendoza pitched to them.
The 43-year-old star still could not believe howAquamanwas a hit among fans. In the same interview, he confessed:
“Well, to be perfectly honest, I was absolutely baffled that Aquaman was received so well. I’ve done things that are amazing that no one sees and no one gives a shit about. You just don’t know in this business. I don’t go do things and think, Oh, I’m gonna get $1 billion on this one. I go in and do my best job.”
Returning to helm the sequel, director James Wan confirmed thatAquaman 2is heavily inspired by the cult horror filmPlanet of the Vampires. He also described that the sequel will serve as a “romance story” between Arthur and his evil half-brother Orm.
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Everything We Know AboutAquaman 2So Far
It seems that fans will be getting an unexpected cameo from another major DC character inAquaman 2. The King of Atlantis won’t fight alone as he will receive aid fromGal Gadot’s Wonder Woman.
This is something thatShazam! Fury of the Gods’ Jack Dylan Grazer seemingly revealed in an interview withFandom Entertainmenton YouTube. The actor shared that Gadot filmed a cameo for the movie, although the character is not officially attached toAquaman 2’s plot. He recalled the actress saying:
“You guys are filming Shazam! 2. I just got off the set of Aquaman. It’s very good to see you.”
On the other hand, early test screenings forAquaman and the Lost Kingdomyielded terrible results. This not-so-stellar report is claimed to be the reason why Momoa is ready to leave the character behind and switch to DC Universe’sLobo. WhileJames Gunnstill has not confirmed anything about Momoa’s upcoming projects on the newly revamped franchise, this remains a popular theory.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomarrives in theaters on July 29, 2025.
Source:Men’s Health,YouTube
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