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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
An electric, pulp-fantasy odyssey of filial duty and high-seas brotherhood, pulsing with the bittersweet adrenaline of an ancient undersea kingdom colliding against the burning tides of planetary ruin.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

"The tide is turning."

20 December 2023 United States of America 124 min 6.5 (3,641)

Director: James Wan

Cast: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Amber Heard

Fantasy Action Adventure Brotherhood and Reconciliation Ecological Catastrophe and Climate Crisis The Burden of Leadership vs. Family Vengeance vs. Forgiveness Isolationism vs. Global Unity
Budget: $205,000,000
Box Office: $440,181,226

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Arthur Curry / Aquaman

Jason Momoa

Archetype: Reluctant King / Classic Hero Key Trait: Jovial charisma masking deep martial strength and protective devotion.

Motivation

Protecting his infant child, his family, and preserving peace across land and sea.

Character Arc

Evolves from an exhausted ruler frustrated by Atlantean bureaucracy into a confident global diplomat ready to reveal Atlantis to the United Nations.

Orm Marius / Ocean Master

Patrick Wilson

Archetype: Antihero / Redeemed Brother Key Trait: Stoic, tactical precision and aristocratic pride softened by newfound fraternal loyalty.

Motivation

Restoring his personal dignity and preventing the dark ruler Kordax from obliterating Atlantis.

Character Arc

Begins as a weakened prisoner in the Deserter dungeons and transforms into Arthur's loyal ally, finally embracing surface-world life in self-imposed exile.

David Kane / Black Manta

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Archetype: Consumed Vengeance / Tragic Nemesis Key Trait: Relentless, unyielding rage fueled by advanced weaponry and dark sorcery.

Motivation

Total annihilation of Aquaman and everything Arthur holds dear to avenge his fallen father.

Character Arc

Deepens his singular obsession with destroying Arthur Curry, willingly offering himself as a vessel to the malevolent spirit of King Kordax.

Dr. Stephen Shin

Randall Park

Archetype: Reluctant Accomplice / Morally Conflicted Scholar Key Trait: Intellectual curiosity bound by fundamental decency.

Motivation

Pursuing proof of Atlantean civilization, later replaced by basic human survival and moral conscience.

Character Arc

Transitions from an obsessed marine biologist aiding Black Manta out of academic curiosity to a moral whistleblower who protects Arthur’s child from sacrifice.

Cast

Jason Momoa as Arthur
Patrick Wilson as Orm
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta
Randall Park as Dr. Shin
Amber Heard as Mera
Nicole Kidman as Atlanna
Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus
Temuera Morrison as Tom
Indya Moore as Karshon
Pilou Asbæk as Kordax
Jani Zhao as Stingray
Vincent Regan as Atlan
Martin Short as Kingfish (voice)
John Rhys-Davies as Brine King (voice)
Natalia Safran as Council Lady

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