Jason Momoa Returns in First Teaser Trailer for ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’

The King of the Seven Seas is back!

On Sunday, Warner Brothers Discovery released the first trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomthe sequel to the original hit from 2018. The trailer sees Jason Momoa return as Justice League superhero Arthur Curry, King of Atlantis, teaming up with Patrick Wilson’s Ocean Master.

Fans don’t have to wait long for more information as this teaser will be followed by the full trailer in just four days.

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This first look reveals scenes of Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, vowing to avenge her father’s death. In the middle of a shot of Arthur’s childhood home on fire, the villain declares, “I’m going to kill Aquaman and destroy everything he holds dear.”

The clip also shares scenes of Wilson as Orm, the former king of Atlantis, as well as Nicole Kidman as Arthur’s mother, Queen Atlanna.

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Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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First Aquaman grossed over $1 billion at the box office, making it the highest-grossing DC Extended Universe film to date. The sequel will premiere on December 20, five years after the original hit movie hit the screens in 2018.

Amber Heard also reprises her role as Mera, Princess of Xebel and Arthur’s love interest in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – but not in the credits.

DC Films president Walter Hamada revealed during the Depp and Heard trial that her role in the Aquaman the sequel was cut due to chemistry issues between her and co-star Momoa.

Meanwhile, Heard’s agent at WME, Jessica Kovacevic, said she believes behind the scenes negative press surrounding Heard’s allegations against Johnny Depp has affected her career.

Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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“In my experience… Your career turns around after something like that,” Kovačević said. “She was very well received in the film at the time, everyone was happy with her at the time, there were no problems at all. Then to have a complete fall after that, and then to coincide with the constant tweets and negativity about spread to her, I don’t have a physical piece of evidence, but that’s the only logical conclusion I draw.”

Meanwhile, the synopsis for the highly anticipated sequel reads: “After failing 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 down Aquaman once and for all. This time, Black Manta is more fearsome than ever before, wielding the power of the mythical 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 form an unlikely alliance. Together, they must put aside their differences to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family and the world from irreversible destruction.”

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Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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On January 12, Wan shared a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram to celebrate the film’s final day of filming.

“And finally, finally, finally a picture of the last day of #Aquaman2 in Malibu with these two gentlemen @prideofgypsies @thereelpatrickwilson Yes, we get very wet, a lot, on this show,” he wrote in the caption.

“A THOUSAND THANKS to all the amazing crew who worked so hard and tirelessly on this picture. Especially the part in the UK where we shot 95% of the film. Truly some of the best craftsmen and artisans I’ve ever been lucky enough to work with. And a big shout out to the amazing Hawaiian and Los Angeles units,” Wan added at the time. “I have a very long way to go before it’s ready, but I can’t wait to share this little film with you all.”

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom arrives in theaters on December 20.

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