AQUAMAN Clashes With Black Manta In Exciting New Clips From THE LOST KINGDOM

AQUAMAN Clashes With Black Manta In Exciting New Clips From THE LOST KINGDOM

Warner Bros. has released two more clips from James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and it sees the King of Atlantis launch into battle against the villainous Black Manta...

By MarkCassidy - Dec 15, 2023 11:12 AM EST

Following yesterday's final trailer and first clip, Warner Bros. has released another pair of clips from James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

The first gives us a glimpse of what looks like it might be the movie's climactic fight scene, as the King of Atlantis launches himself into battle with the villainous Black Manta, who is responsible for inflicting a lot of heartache on the hero.

Next, we see a spent Ocean Master crawl into the water, which revives him enough to take out some bad guys and come to Arthur's aid.

Orm is not too pleased about Aquaman calling him "brother," but something tells us these two will grow a little closer as the sequel progresses.

Check out the new clips at the links below.

"Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

All returning to the roles they originated, Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, no, after w balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father; Patrick Wilson is Orm, Aquaman’s half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brother’s reluctant ally; Amber Heard is Mera, Atlantis’ Queen and mother of the heir to the throne; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Black Manta, committed more than ever to avenge his father’s death by destroying Aquaman, his family and Atlantis; and Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, a fierce leader and mother with the heart of a warrior. Also reprising their roles are Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin."

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to swim into theaters on December 22.

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Nomis929
Nomis929 - 12/15/2023, 11:09 AM


BRING THIS BAD BOY ON!!!!!!
micvalpro
micvalpro - 12/15/2023, 11:16 AM
That actually looks good.
Baf
Baf - 12/15/2023, 11:20 AM
The problem with Arthur's arc is that Black Manta is justified in his revenge. Arthur could have easily saved Manta's father. He could have been written to die of some injury sustained in the conflict, thus allowing Manta to think his father was murdered. But no, Arthur straight up allowed this dude to die. Basically, to teach him and his son lesson. Aquaman is as cold as the Arctic Ocean.
AliX
AliX - 12/15/2023, 12:06 PM
@Baf - But Manta & his dad murderd innocent people. His dad deserved not to be saved.
Baf
Baf - 12/15/2023, 12:20 PM
@AliX - I agree that he deserved to die and yes, Arthur's story is douche to king, but to straight up walk past a person knowing he would die! It takes a special kind of ass hat to pull off that move. Unsavable is one thing but putting someone in peril on purpose is a special kind of evil. I would think that someone with the "potential" to be a hero, would never be able to turn their back. Even anti-heroes have a glimmer of morality.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 12/15/2023, 1:10 PM
@Baf - God forbid they do something different with the character and have him let the bastard die. Justified as his anger may be, Black Manta just wasn't a very relevant character with what they did in the first movie. Arhtur's attitude aligns with how he was first introduced in Snyder's Justice League. He was intended to be a hardened Aquaman.
Baf
Baf - 12/15/2023, 1:29 PM
@MosquitoFarmer - I get what you are saying here but the dude begged Arthur to help. I know Arthur later voices his regret for his actions but is this enough to redeem his soul?" Kind of gives me Arrow vibes. Like, "You have failed this city!"....Arrow through the chest....I get it, killing bad people is justified on some level but the redemption arc here was never more than...."uh, sorry."
What's Arthur going to say to Black Manta when they first meet in A2? "Sorry I killed your dad dude, but he was a bad pirate. Don't kill mine, please."
With Black Manta the main antagonist here, I hope the movie focuses on this issue, because you are right. He was never a very relevant character in the first film.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 12/15/2023, 1:53 PM
@Baf - I suppose it really all depends on how this movie handles the matter. Clearly they didn't finish telling the story. I like the idea of Arthur having to own up to that "mistake" of letting the father die; presumably they are going to play up that duality by killing off his own father. The trailers are playing more for spectacle and humor here and there, but I'm sure this movie will suprise me like the first. I was supposed by the emotional bookends of the film, the father/mother relationship; I didn't expect that to get to me, but it was well done.
Baf
Baf - 12/15/2023, 2:26 PM
@MosquitoFarmer - I can't wait for this one. Aquaman is one of my favorite CBMs. The fantastical elements and world building that James Wan created could have been sustainable for a very long time. Too bad this won't get the trilogy treatment it deserves.
TheLobster
TheLobster - 12/15/2023, 5:59 PM
@Baf - I hated most of the first Aquaman but thought it was hilarious and bad ass that he let the dad die. The dude murdered innocent folks. Play stupid games - win stupid prizes. Black Manta’s revenge is understandable but still pretty dumb considering what his dad and him did themselves. It’s hypocritical at best.
Baf
Baf - 12/15/2023, 9:09 PM
@TheLobster - Hypocritical for a murderous pirate to hold a grudge. Totally. Leave Boba Fett alone! Your dad had it coming as an occupational hazard!
DocSpock
DocSpock - 12/15/2023, 11:24 AM

This movie will make a BIILION nickels!

It may even make as much money as the "Greatest superhero movie ever made", The Flash!

GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/15/2023, 11:50 AM
The Manta stuff looks fantastic
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/15/2023, 12:40 PM
Can't wait to see Amber Heard's booty. Hope we see some Ezra Miller somewhere too. Yay DCEU!

Those two clips looked like YouTube fan film bad. The second one was supposed to be an action chase scene and I was actually bored. I don't know if this will be Black Adam bad, but it looks pretty weak to me.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 12/15/2023, 1:11 PM
Anyone doubt that the film is going to end neatly and Arthur wins the battle? It looks cool enough, but it's just not exciting.
Forthas
Forthas - 12/15/2023, 1:29 PM
To say that I don't care would be the understatement of the year.
Elle79
Elle79 - 12/15/2023, 1:30 PM
I saw a screening of the movie last week. It's not bad. I would give it a 7 out of 10.

WAYYYYY better than The Marvels.

Also, this movie had little to no woke nonsense, which made it pretty refreshing.
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/15/2023, 1:32 PM
@Elle79 - It's already a better hearing that.

I am looking forward to seeing it.
Elle79
Elle79 - 12/15/2023, 1:36 PM
@marvel72 - The Arthur/Orm relationship really works and is the best part of the movie. Both sctors do a good job with the material and the character work. Visually it's pretty stunning (not surprising given the director).

I may be overselling it a little after seeing the complete dumpster fire that was The Marvels. God what an awful movie with a director that clearly was not qualified.

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