Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the upcoming sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Aquaman

The film is directed by James Wan, who also helmed the primary film, and it stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, Amber Heard as Mera, Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius/Ocean Master, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, and Nicole Kidman as Atlanna

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Amber Heard is returning as Mera, and she’s certain to have even more to do in the sequel

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is shaping up to be an epic journey that enthusiasts of the DC Universe and beyond may not need to miss

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The new villain in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is Karshon. Karshon is a massive shark kaiju who was modified as soon by a human scientist named David Kane

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Arthur Curry/Aquaman is now ruling Atlantis alongside Mera, but their peace is brief-lived

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The film may also function as the return of the Black Manta, who’s now even more powerful and dangerous

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is sure to be filled with action, just like the first film. James Wan is known for his masterful capability to create visually lovely and action-packed movies, and he is sure to deliver another time with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

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Jason Momoa additionally has an incredible sense of humor, and he’s sure to bring some levity to the film. We can assume to peer a few humorous moments among Aquaman and Mera

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