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Aquaman 2 (2023)

The follow-up to the smash hit DC adventure Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa as the King of Atlantas.

Aquaman 2
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
PG-13
Superhero
Action
Adventure
Fantasy

Release Date
December 25, 2023
Director
James Wan
Format
Theatrical
Studio
Warner Bros., DC Entertainment
Writers
David Leslie Johnson , Paul Norris , Mort Weisinger
Franchise
DC

Summary

The follow-up to the smash hit DC adventure Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa as the King of Atlantis.

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