DC has given us a detailed look at the uniforms Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) and Black Manta (Yahya Abdul) will be using onAquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Our ownSteven Weintraubtook some exclusive pictures at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, giving us the best look yet at the new costumes featured in the highly-anticipated sequel.
In the firstAquamanfilm, Arthur Curry got the golden and green uniform associated with the classic comic book version of the subaquatic hero. However, for the sequel, Arthur will be wearing a dark green uniform that looks closer to the character’s more recent comic book versions. Besides that, the new Aquaman uniform mimics fish scales, with small circles being used to give texture to the costume. Finally, the uniform is complete with metallic gloves, boots, and shoulder armor, giving Arthur Curry some protection against his enemies.
As for Black Manta, the new uniform keeps the first film trend with a few adjustments. The villain still sports his classic fishbowl helmet. However, the helmet is all metallic this time around, without the black painting the villain used inAquaman. Black Manta’s uniform also looks like it is made of rubber, without the armor parts that the villain used in his previous appearance. Considering howBlack Manta is expected to have an extended role in the sequel, it will be fun to see a version of the villain that pays homage to its comic counterpart’s original looks.
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomwill take the sea hero to the titular Lost Kingdom, a part of the Atlantean Empire lost to history after the Atlanteans fell into ruin and became an underwater people. Due to a cryptic set photo posted by Wan, we speculated the Lost Kingdom isthe Black City of Necrus, the Atlantean kingdom that despises surface-dwellers. SincePatrick Wilsonis coming back as Ocean Master for the sequel, the city of Necrus could give the fallen king the military power he wants to wipe out humanity, a mission he failed to complete during the first movie.
Directed byJames Wan,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomwill also see the return ofAmber Heardas Mera,Dolph Lundgrenas King Nereus, andTemuera Morrisonas Aquaman’s father, Tom Curry.Game of Thrones’Pilou Asbækalso joins the cast at an undisclosed part. Wan directs from a script written byDavid Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, butMomoa himself co-wrote the story treatmentfor the sequel.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomgot pushed to June 08, 2025,following COVID-19 production delays. Check out the images of the new costumes down below.
