Aquaman (movie) facts for kids

Aquaman is a 2018 American superhero movie based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sixth movie in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The movie was directed by James Wan, from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall and stars Jason Momoa as Aquaman, with Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman in supporting roles. In the movie, Aquaman sets out to lead the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, replacing his half-brother, King Orm, who seeks to unite the seven underwater kingdoms against the surface world.

Cast

• Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman:

The king of the undersea nation of Atlantis, with the ability to manipulate the tides of the ocean, communicate with other aquatic life, swim at supersonic speeds, and possesses superhuman strength. Otis Dhanji portrays a young Arthur Curry.

• Amber Heard as Mera:

The queen of the undersea nation of Atlantis and Arthur's love interest. Mera possesses hydrokinetic and telepathic powers that allow her to control her aquatic environment and communicate with other Atlanteans.

• Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko: Atlantis' chief scientific advisor.
• Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius / Ocean Master:

Aquaman's corrupted half-brother, who seeks to take the throne. Wilson previously had a voice cameo as the President of the United States in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Hyde / Black Manta: A ruthless treasure hunter and mercenary, who is Aquaman's archenemy.
• Temuera Morrison as Thomas Curry: Arthur Curry's father.
• Dolph Lundgren as Nereus: The king of the undersea nation of Xebel.
• Nicole Kidman as Atlanna: Arthur Curry's mother, and former queen of Atlantis.
• Ludi Lin as Murk: The leader of the Men-of-War, the frontline army of Atlantis.
• Djimon Hounsou as the Fisherman King
• Michael Beach as Jesse Kane: Black Manta's father.
• Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin: A marine biologist who was friends with Arthur's father.

Graham McTavish has been cast in the movie, though his role is currently unknown.

Release dates

Country	Premiere
China	7 December 2018
United Kingdom	12 December 2018
Indonesia	12 December 2018
Ireland	12 December 2018
Mexico	12 December 2018
Philippines	12 December 2018
Taiwan	12 December 2018
Argentina	13 December 2018
Brazil	13 December 2018
Chile	13 December 2018
Czech Republic	13 December 2018
Denmark	13 December 2018
Greece	13 December 2018
Hungary	13 December 2018
Kuwait	13 December 2018
Lebanon	13 December 2018
Malaysia	13 December 2018
Netherlands	13 December 2018
Peru	13 December 2018
Portugal	13 December 2018
Russia	13 December 2018
Saudi Arabia	13 December 2018
Singapore	13 December 2018
Slovakia	13 December 2018
Ukraine	13 December 2018
Vietnam	13 December 2018
India	14 December 2018
Malta	14 December 2018
Sweden	14 December 2018
Belgium	19 December 2018
France	19 December 2018
South Korea	19 December 2018
Germany	20 December 2018
Georgia	20 December 2018
Hong Kong	20 December 2018
Austria	21 December 2018
Canada	21 December 2018
Estonia	21 December 2018
Spain	21 December 2018
Finland	21 December 2018
Sri Lanka	21 December 2018
Lithuania	21 December 2018
Latvia	21 December 2018
Poland	21 December 2018
Romania	21 December 2018
United States	21 December 2018
South Africa	21 December 2018
Colombia	22 December 2018
Norway	25 December 2018
Australia	26 December 2018
New Zealand	26 December 2018
Israel	27 December 2018
Bulgaria	28 December 2018
Turkey	28 December 2018
Italy	1 January 2019
Japan	8 February 2019

Background

Principal photography began in May 2017 on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Sequel

A sequel is in development. Amber Heard was fired and the character of Mera will be recasted while Mamoa will reprise his role.

Release