CBR - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:16:47 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Aquaman and Black Manta Duke It Out in Aquaman 2 Promo]]> The King of the Seven Seas and his archenemy battle in a TV spot for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:16:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-black-manta-promo/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2: Two of Amber Heard's Deleted Scenes Revealed]]> A new report chronicling the production of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom sheds light on Amber Heard's deleted scenes.

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Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:26:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-aquaman-2-deleted-scenes/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa Was Allegedly Drunk On Set While Filming Aquaman 2]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom gets flooded with fresh controversy as it's alleged lead actor Jason Momoa was intoxicated during the filming of the DC Extended Universe flick and wanted Amber Heard booted from her role.

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Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:13:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-momoa-allegedly-drunk-filming-aquaman-2/
<![CDATA[DC Debuts New Look at Jason Momoa in the Aquaman 2 Stealth Suit]]> Aquaman fans just received a closer look at the superhero's new stealth suit, featured in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, courtesy of DC Comics.

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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:19:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-stealth-suit-jason-momoa-new-look/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Rating Shared by The MPA]]> The rating for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has been made public by the MPA two months before Arthur Curry returns to the silver screen.

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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-rating-dc-mpa/
<![CDATA[RUMOR: Scrapped Aquaman 2 Subplot Explained Willem Dafoe's Absence]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom reportedly cut a subplot that would have explained Willem Dafoe's absence in the DC Extended Universe sequel as the title character's general advisor, Nuidis Vulko.

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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:13:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-virus-subplot-willem-dafoe-vulko-death/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Merch Reveals New Look at Amber Heard's Return as Mera]]> In new official merch for Aquaman's sequel, audiences get a glimpse at Amber Heard's Mera comeback.

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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:40:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-as-mera-aquaman-2-merch/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 May Have Remixed DC's Blackest Night Event]]> While the Snyderverse failed to catch fire, many fans did take to James Wan's Aquaman. While it was rough around the edges, Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry had a unique, rebellious charm to him. Throw in Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius, and it made for an intriguing civil war in Atlantis.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:40:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-remixed-dc-blackest-night/
<![CDATA[The DCU Has a Solution for Its Aquaman Issue]]> It's no secret fans have been waiting for the trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom for some time. Many wondered why Warner Bros. Discovery wasn't marketing it as much, given the movie is due for a Dec. 20, 2023 release. It left some thinking maybe WBD had indeed given up on the film after the failure of The Flash and was instead looking towards James Gunn's new DCU.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:41:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dcu-solution-aquaman-issue/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Is Introducing Aquaman's Most Terrifying Ancestor]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom focus on the growing rivalry between Aquaman and Black Manta, but that's not the only part of the hero's mythos that it delves into. Teaming Arthur Curry up with his brother Ocean Master, the movie is set to swim deeper into the lore of Atlantis. This includes a villainous figure who once cursed Aquaman's legacy in the comic books.

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-terrifying-ancestor-kordax/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Brings Back One of the Hero’s Weirdest Allies]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to expand the world of Atlantis in the DC Extended Universe. Not only will Arthur Curry/Aquaman go on a brand-new adventure throughout the seven seas, but the people he rules over will also get a bit more focus. One of these will be a rather unconventional ally, though he has an extensive comic book history with the King of Atlantis.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-lost-kingdom-topo-octopus/
<![CDATA[RUMOR: Aquaman 2 Scene Caused Viewer Walkouts in Test Screenings]]> Months ahead of the sequel's release, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is already facing controversy for a scene rumored to be in the film.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:53:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rumor-aquaman-scene-removed-walkouts/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2's Trailer Suggests an Adaptation of the Hero’s Best Modern Comic ]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is Aquaman's next cinematic adventure, with Jason Momoa's take on Arthur Curry forced to defend his new underwater kingdom against an old enemy. It's also the last entry in the DC Extended Universe, which was somewhat known for its divergences from the comic books. Despite these changes to the source material, it seems that the next Aquaman is going all in on one of the hero's best comic books runs ever.

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-trailer-adaptation-best-modern-comic/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2's Trailer Solidifies the Best DCEU Rivalry]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the last entry in the DC Extended Universe, bringing back Jason Momoa's Aquaman for one final adventure. The main threat is Black Manta, who also returns from the first movie. With his hatred for Arthur Curry reaching a fever pitch, Black Manta's relationship with the King of Atlantis is officially the best hero/villain rivalry in the DCEU.

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:20:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-trailer-best-dceu-rivalry/
<![CDATA[James Wan Calls Aquaman 2 a 'Bromance Action Adventure']]> According to director James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be about the hero teaming up with his half-brother and former rival, Ocean Master.

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:20:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-wan-calls-aquaman-2-a-bromance-action-adventure/
<![CDATA[Willem Dafoe Won't Appear in Aquaman 2, Director Confirms]]> Returning director James Wan has confirmed that Willem Dafoe, who played Nuidis Vulko, won't return in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:48:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/willem-dafoe-wont-appear-in-aquaman-2-director-confirms/
<![CDATA[James Wan Agrees That the Trailer for Aquaman 2's Trailer Is 'Hilarious']]> Director James Wan recently agreed with a DC fan that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom dropping a trailer for its own trailer was "hilarious."

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:15:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-james-wan-trailer-for-trailer-hilarious/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Repurposes Material Developed for the Scrapped Black Manta Spinoff]]> While Black Manta's spinoff movie The Trench may no longer see the light of the surface, that doesn't mean some parts of it won't live on in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:42:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-black-manta-spinoff-reuses/
<![CDATA[James Wan Embraces DC's Weird Side in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom]]> Aquaman may be the biggest surprise of the DC Extended Universe. Starring Jason Momoa as the titular hero, the underwater hero's 2018 solo film earned over $1 billion at the box office and became the most successful film focused on a DC superhero. Now, Aquaman is back for another big-screen adventure, with Director James Wan returning for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:29:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-wan-aquaman-lost-kingdom-qa/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Trailer Pits the Superhero Against Black Manta]]> Black Manta wields the powerful Black Trident in the full-length trailer for the upcoming DC superhero movie, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:24:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-trailer/
<![CDATA[James Wan Says Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Is a Great Setup for Aquaman 3]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has the Atlantean anchored to a more purposeful life but director James Wan confesses there's more room for character growth, enough for a third film in the franchise.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:12:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-wan-says-aquaman-2-sets-up-aquaman-3/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 May Have Black Manta Commit an Unforgivable Act]]> The first Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom teaser trailer may have teased Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) doing something unforgivable. Among all the fascinating underwater shots, a house can be seen burning. It appears that it may be Arthur's (Jason Momoa) father's house, which may mean a tragic end to this character.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-black-manta-unforgivable-act/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Images Showcases Black Manta's Powerful New Weapon]]> A new image of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom showcases Black Manta's deadly new weapon that he hopes will finally put down Arthur Curry.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:06:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-black-manta-trident-image/
<![CDATA[James Wan Talks Batman Rumors in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan breaks his silence about the long-standing Batman cameo rumors.

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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:07:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-wan-batman-rumors-aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 May Be Setting Up Arthur Curry's Greatest Tragedy]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the next (and likely last) adventure featuring Jason Momoa's Aquaman. The basic premise of the movie is now revealed, though the entirety of the cast is still vague. Nevertheless, said plot may suggest that Arthur Curry's family is already larger -- and about to get smaller.

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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-setting-up-arthur-curry-tragedy/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Synopsis Confirms the Introduction of an Important Atlantean]]> A new synopsis for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has confirmed the arrival of Aquababy to the DC Extended Universe.

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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:30:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-synopsis-confirms-aquababy/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Finally Gets First Teaser Trailer]]> Warner Bros. Discovery and DC have released the first teaser trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:09:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-first-teaser-trailer/
<![CDATA[Jeff Nichols’ Aquaman Pitch Was Perfect for the Last DCEU Movie]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to be the last movie set in the DC Extended Universe. The sequel to 2018's Aquaman, the project may also be the final appearance of Jason Momoa's take on the King of Atlantis. The jury is still out on its quality, but a rejected idea for the first movie may have made for a better sequel.

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Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jeff-nichols-aquaman-pitch-perfect-last-dceu-movie/
<![CDATA[Indie Director Reveals He Pitched an Aquaman Film So Dark Even Warner Bros. Ditched It]]> Zack Snyder's Justice League would have been an even more somber bunch if indie director Jeff Nichols' pitch for a brooding Aquaman was greenlit instead of James Wan's.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:49:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/indie-director-reveals-an-aquaman-pitch-so-dark-even-warner-bros-wouldnt-fly-with-it/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Toys Reveal Aquaman, Ocean Master and Black Manta's New Suits]]> New merchandise for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom recently hit the store shelves, revealing the new costumes Aquaman, Ocean Master and Black Manta will wear in the upcoming DC Extended Universe sequel.

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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:10:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-toys-aquaman-ocean-master-black-manta-new-suits/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Sets Unexpected Record With its First Trailer]]> A new record for the DC Extended Universe has been set with the long-awaited trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:56:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-sets-unexpected-record-first-trailer/
<![CDATA[Aquaman Star Jason Momoa Advises Against Touring Maui]]> In the wake of Hawaii's recent wildfire disasters, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's Jason Momoa does not want anyone visiting Maui County for relaxation purposes.

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Sun, 13 Aug 2023 03:31:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-star-jason-momoa-advises-against-touring-maui/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Director James Wan Issues Statement Following Hospitalization]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan revealed that he was recently rushed to the hospital.

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:51:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-director-james-wan-statement-hospitalization/
<![CDATA[DC's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Expected to Keep Release Date]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will reportedly still arrive for Christmas this year amidst industry tumult.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:52:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-keeping-release-date/
<![CDATA[Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Drew On Many DC Comics To Create His Final Costume]]> Aquaman has one of the most iconic and recognizable costumes in the DC Universe, as well as in comic books as a whole. A somewhat garish mix of orange and green, this scaly suit has long defined the King of the Seven Seas. There have been some slight alterations to this outfit in the comics over the years, and it seems its been carried over into the DC Extended Universe.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquman-lost-kingdom-new-costume-inspired-dc-comics/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Cannot Afford a Delayed Release]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is officially the last entry in the DC Extended Universe, with the movie releasing almost two full years before the DC Universe reboot. The following Superman: Legacy will completely sever all ties to previous movies and TV shows, giving things a fresh start. For this reason in particular, Aquaman 2 needs to come out as soon as possible.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-cannot-afford-delayed-release/
<![CDATA[Why Ocean Master Should Have a Redemption Arc in Aquaman 2]]> The first Aquaman film includes unresolved story threads that prove Ocean Master should be redeemed in the sequel. With James Gunn developing Warner Bros' new DC film universe, the old DC Extended Universe will end with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The Aquaman sequel will feature a team-up between Arthur and his brother Orm and will be the DCEU's last chance to resolve incomplete character arcs. Ocean Master's unfinished arc is one story that shouldn't be neglected.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ocean-master-orm-redemption-aquaman-2/
<![CDATA[REPORT: Warner Bros. Considers Delaying Dune: Part Two and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom]]> Warner Bros. Film Group is considering delaying Dune: Part Two and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, according to a new report.

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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:58:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-delay-dune-part-two-aquaman-2/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa's New Aquaman 2 Costume Revealed at SDCC]]>

Jason Momoa's updated costume for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is on display at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. Shared by Fandom on Twitter, the official suit, alongside the costume from DC Studios' upcoming Blue Beetle movie, was on display, offering a glimpse of what's in store for the Aquaman sequel. It was displayed courtesy of the Warner Bros. Discovery Global Archives. The new Aquaman suit boasts several notable changes compared to the original version introduced in the 2018 film. RELATED: Amber Heard Doesn't Want to Be 'Crucified' to Be Appreciated as an Actor

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Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:55:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-momoa-aquaman-2-costume-sdcc/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2: Details on the Reportedly Scrapped Batman Post-Credits Scene Surface]]>

As many fans gear up for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, information on a reportedly scrapped post-credits scene starring Batman has made its way online.Per industry insider KC Walsh, who has a track record of correct and confirmed scoops, the Aquaman sequel was supposedly originally going to feature a concluding scene where Batman and Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) meet up to discuss some kind of impending danger. Reportedly, Bruce tells Aquaman that something or someone is poisoning the world's oceans, effectively setting up the King of Atlantis' next story. It's currently unknown if the featured Batman was played by Michael Keaton or Ben Affleck, both of whom recently returned to the DCU in The Flash. Recent reports suggest the scene was altered because DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran wanted to prevent teasing a film that won't be made but also "not to have any semblance to the underperformance of past DC projects."Related: Fast X Proves Its Breakout Star Should Return to a Heroic Role in the DCU

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Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:27:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-post-credits-batman-scrapped-details/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Reportedly Cut Ben Affleck's Batman at James Gunn's Insistence]]> DC Studios CEO James Gunn made the call to remove Ben Affleck's cameo in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:25:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-cuts-ben-affleck-batman/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Star Amber Heard Is 'Honored' to Be Part of the DC Universe]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Amber Heard said she is honored to be a part of the DC Universe.

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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:45:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-amber-heard-honored-dc-universe/
<![CDATA[Amber Heard Wants to Be 'Appreciated' As an Actor]]> Aquaman 2's Amber Heard has refused to let adversity define her nearly 20-year-long acting career, stating, "You know, I just want to make movies and be appreciated, as an actress. I don’t want to have to be crucified to be appreciated as one."

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Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:08:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-doesnt-want-crucified-actor-appreciated/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Director Promises a 'Next Level' Sequel]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan insisted his upcoming DC sequel will swim rather than sink despite failing to make an early splash with viewers.

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:02:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-next-level-sequel-director/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Director Promises the Sequel Acts as a Standalone DC Film]]> While many fans may be wondering if Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will have any impact on the rebooted DC Universe, director James Wan explains why the sequel can still be enjoyed even if it doesn't have any lasting consequences.

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:02:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-standalone-dc-film/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Director Teases a ‘More Serious’ Sequel]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan teased a "more serious" tone for the DC Universe series' upcoming sequel.

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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 22:05:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-serious-sequel-james-wan/
<![CDATA[How Aquaman 2 Was Changed to Fit Into the New DCU]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan discussed how he had to change the King of the Seven Seas' return to the silver screen in order for it to fit in with the new DC Universe following The Flash's soft reboot of the franchise.

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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 21:47:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-changed-fit-into-new-dcu/
<![CDATA[Fast X Proves Alan Ritchson Should Be the DCU’s Aquaman]]> Fast X reunites several members of Dom Toretto's family, not to mention a few familiar foes, as well. There are also some brand-new antagonists that plague the heroes, one of whom seems to initially be a good guy. Ironically, he's portrayed by someone who once played a superhero, and it may be time for him to do so again.

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Mon, 29 May 2023 09:01:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fast-x-alan-ritchson-dcu-aquaman/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2: Jason Momoa Isn't Happy the Studio Changed His Story]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom leading man Jason Momoa discussed his disappointment over Warner Bros. changing the story of his next cinematic outing as the eponymous King of the Seven Seas.

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Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:04:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-jason-momoa-unhappy-warner-bros-changed-script/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa Doesn't Understand Why Aquaman Was So Successful]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom actor Jason Momoa said he's "baffled" at the major box-office success of 2018's Aquaman considering the critical reception.

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Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:46:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-jason-momoa-doesnt-understand-success/
<![CDATA[Amber Heard Is NOT Cut From Aquaman 2, Despite Rumors ]]> Newly-released footage of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom confirmed actor Amber Heard will reprise her role as Mera in the upcoming film, despite rumors of her being replaced.

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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:56:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-cut-aquaman-2-rumors/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Teams Arthur With His Brother]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan just confirmed that the upcoming DC Universe blockbuster will team Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) with his villainous brother Orm Marius (Patrick Wilson).

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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:08:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-arthur-curry-orm-team-up/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Image May Spoil the DCU Movie's Villain]]> A new Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom poster just surfaced online, and it may spoil the identity of the upcoming DC Universe epic's main villain.

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Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:24:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-lost-kingdom-image-dead-king/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Gets a Slightly Earlier Release Date]]> The upcoming DC Extended Universe sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will arrive in theaters slightly earlier than previously expected.

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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:38:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-earlier-release-date-december-2023/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 May Repeat Justice League's Mistakes]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is one of the last entries in the original DC Universe of movies. The sequel to the 2018 smash hit, the movie releases at a precarious time when the DCU's future is unknown, at least at it relates to the previous movies. Unfortunately, the movie's current reception seems to emulate one of the worst entries in the Snyderverse.

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Sun, 02 Apr 2023 01:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-repeat-justice-league-mistakes/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa Talks Aquaman's DCU Future, Hypes Up the Sequel's Comedy]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Jason Momoa is confident that the titular superhero will remain a big part of James Gunn's DC Universe.

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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:28:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-momoa-aquaman-dcu-future-comedy/
<![CDATA[Shazam! Star Appears to Spoil Aquaman 2's Wonder Woman Cameo]]> Shazam! Fury of the Gods star Jack Dylan Grazer may have spoiled the appearance of a major Justice Leaguer in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:22:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shazam-star-spoils-wonder-woman-cameo-aquaman-2/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa's Rumored Lobo Casting May Be Due to Poor Aquaman 2 Test Screenings]]>

A new rumor suggests Jason Momoa may take on the role of Lobo in the DC Universe because the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is not being received well at test screenings.According to a new report, the recent test screenings have been poorly received for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, James Wan's follow-up to the original 2018 film. Film columnist Jeff Sneider backed up this claim, revealing DC Studios wants to move in a different direction with Momoa because of how bad the Aquaman sequel is. Therefore, it is rumored Momoa will be Lobo in the DCU going forward, but the studio does not want to make the announcement just yet.RELATED: Jason Momoa Feels 'Really F---ing Good' After DC Meeting

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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:56:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-momoa-lobo-casting-aquaman-2-poor-screenings/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Reportedly in Big Trouble After Terrible Test Screenings]]>

While fans have been waiting quite a while for Jason Momoa's upcoming sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, multiple reports now confirm poor-performing test screenings.Big Screen Leaks and film critic Jeff Sneider backed up an initial report from ViewerAnon suggesting Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom held half a dozen test screenings, yielding bleak results for the James Wan-directed movie. According to Big Screen Leaks, the studio purposely avoided answering questions about the DCU movie because "test screenings for this film have not been good," while also claiming to hear "something that almost never happened in test screenings happened with this movie." Sneider followed up those quips by stating the bad test screenings are part of the reason Jason Momoa has been tipped to join a long-rumored Lobo live-action project.RELATED: Aquaman Star Jason Momoa Is Being Considered as the DCU's Lobo

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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:10:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-reports-terrible-test-screenings/
<![CDATA[10 DCEU Tropes We're Not Going To Miss]]> With James Gunn being put in charge of the future of the DCU going forward, there is a sense of hope for a new golden age for comic book films. If Gunn wants to truly change the course of the franchise, which has long suffered from deep structure issues, he has his work cut out for him.

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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 23:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/overused-dceu-tropes/
<![CDATA[9 Non-MCU Superhero Movies To Look Out For In 2023]]> Recently, superhero movies have dominated the cinema landscape. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been the most prominent franchise for more than a decade. Because of this, many studios have been chasing the MCU's success by finding other superheroes to bring to the silver screen.

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Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:16:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/upcoming-superhero-films-not-mcu/
<![CDATA[Every DCEU Actor Still In The DCU (& Who They're Playing)]]> Ever since the DCEU was born, it has struggled to match the success of the MCU. As such, the new DC Studios’ co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have concluded that building new walls is better than patching up cracks. The DCU has thus been rebooted. Because of all these new developments, a couple of actors have been left out of the plans.

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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dceu-actors-gunn-dcu-character/
<![CDATA[Every DCU Project Coming Out In 2023]]> DC's cinematic universe has proven a somewhat unlucky venture for Warner Bros., as the otherwise ambitious shared superhero world has failed to reach the heights of the MCU. Fortunately, James Gunn is set to turn the studio's fortunes around with his rebooted take on DC's superhero ensemble. Before the Suicide Squad director takes the helm, there are still a few DC projects set within the original continuity for fans to look forward to.

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Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/all-dcu-releases-2023/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa Doubts Aquaman 3 Will Be a Lighthearted Superhero Story]]> Update: An earlier version of this story incorrectly implied the comments were about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. However, in the interview, Momoa answers a question about Aquaman 3. This has been corrected.

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Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:07:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-3-tone-jason-momoa/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa Feels 'Really F---ing Good' After DC Meeting]]> After months of uncertainty, Aquaman star Jason Momoa assured fans that his version of their favorite underwater superhero is here to stay in the DC Universe.

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Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:18:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-jason-momoa-dc-meeting-james-gunn-lobo-rumors/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa Doesn't Know Which Batman Is in Aquaman 2]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Jason Momoa revealed that he doesn't know which Batman will appear in the upcoming sequel.

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Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:45:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-jason-momoa-not-sure-which-batman-keaton-affleck/
<![CDATA[DC Star Jason Momoa Says He'll 'Always Be Aquaman']]> After Jason Momoa teased a huge announcement about his future within in the new-look DC Universe, the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star has reaffirmed his place as the titular underwater hero, keeping fans guessing as to what his next move might be.

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Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:03:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-momoa-aquaman-other-roles-dc/
<![CDATA[Every Comic Book Movie Coming In 2023]]> For over a decade, comic book films have dominated at the box office. In 2022 alone, comic book movies have raked up billions of dollars globally. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Batman, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness were some of the highest-grossing movies of the year with the latter almost making $1 billion.

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Sat, 31 Dec 2022 04:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/2023-superhero-movies/
<![CDATA[Warner Bros. Reduced James Wan's Aquaman 2 Reshoot Budget]]> Warner Bros. reportedly slashed the reshoot budget for James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom amid major changes at the company.

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Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:51:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-reduced-aquaman-2-reshoot-budget/
<![CDATA[Aquaman Star Jason Momoa Is Being Considered as the DCU's Lobo]]> A new report suggests that Jason Momoa's time playing Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the DC Universe is set to come to an end with 2023's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. However, Momoa's name is supposedly coming up regarding on-screen plans for a certain other DC character.

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Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:42:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-jason-momoa-considered-for-lobo-dc-universe/
<![CDATA[Aquaman's Jason Momoa Teases an Upcoming 'Dream' Project in the DCU]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and DC Universe star Jason Momoa is already getting excited about what he's describing as a dream come true.

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Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:53:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-jason-momoa-dream-project-tease-dcu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman Star Calls the Movie 'Clown Work' Compared to Prestige Films]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star and Black Manta actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II offered his thoughts looking back on the King of the Seven Sea's first solo movie from 2018.

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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:05:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-aquaman-2-clown-work-dceu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2: Jason Momoa Teases More Batmen Than Just Ben Affleck's]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Jason Momoa teased that more than one version of Batman may feature in the DC Extended Universe film.

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Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:47:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-jason-momoa-teases-more-batmen-dceu/
<![CDATA[ Aquaman 2 Director Offers New Look at Its 'Epic' World]]> In response to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's most recent delay, director James Wan has shared some concept art from the film to hold fans over until it hits theaters next December.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:44:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-concept-art-undersea-beauties-horrors-dceu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Director Addresses Delay ]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan is not letting the film's massive delay bring him down.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:36:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-director-addresses-delay-dceu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and Shazam Sequel Delays Due to Warner Bros. Financial Troubles]]> Warner Bros. Discovery's financial troubles are reportedly to blame for Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom being pushed back on the release calendar.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:33:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-shazam-sequel-delay-warner-bros-financial-troubles/
<![CDATA[How Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom's Funniness Could Hurt the DCEU ]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the upcoming sequel to the 2018 smash hit, with the former punchline hero headlining what's still the most successful movie in the DC Extended Universe yet. That movie won over audiences mainly due to its fun, adventurous tone, the likes of which stood out, especially amidst how comparatively dark the previous DCEU films were. The new movie will double down on this sense of humor, but it may backfire.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-comedy-bad-tone-dceu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2, Shazam 2 Delayed Amid Warner Bros. Tumult]]>

Following rumors that the studio was considering doing so, Warner Bros. has officially delayed its upcoming DC Extended Universe films Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Aquaman sequel has been pushed back a whopping nine months, moving from March 17, 2023 to Dec. 25, 2023. Meanwhile, the Shazam! sequel has been delayed three months, moving from Dec. 21, 2022 to Lost Kingdom's previous release date of March 17, 2023.RELATED: HBO Max Drops Bruce Timm's New Batman Show, Will Be Shopped Elsewhere"While I'm an impatient bastard who wants people to see it as soon as possible (the film will be fully done in just a few weeks), the move makes sense since Avatar was taking all IMAX/PLF screens," Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg wrote in a tweet addressing his film' delay. "Fury of the Gods is a big movie [and] should be seen big!"

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Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:09:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-shazam-2-delayed-2023-dceu-warner-bros/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2: Jason Momoa Discusses His Reunion With Ben Affleck's Batman]]> Jason Momoa has touched on his experience reuniting with Ben Affleck in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:59:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-ben-affleck-reunion-jason-momoa-aquaman-2/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Reveals the Odd Method Used to Capture Black Manta's Voice]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wann has revealed how Black Manta's helmeted voice is achieved.

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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:48:05 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-reveals-odd-black-manta-voice-capture-dceu/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa Says Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Is Funnier Than the First Film]]> Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, has revealed that next year's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will have a more comedic tone than the first movie.

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Fri, 12 Aug 2022 03:11:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-funnier-than-first-film-jason-momoa-dceu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Scene Description Reveals an Environmental Crisis Plot Point]]> A key plot point from the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has just been revealed by none other than Jason Momoa.

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Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:35:04 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-scene-description-environmental-crisis-plot-dceu/
<![CDATA[Shazam 2, Aquaman 2 Rumored to Be Getting New Release Dates]]> If rumors are to be believed, Warner Bros. Pictures' current planned release dates for the upcoming DC Extended Universe sequels Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may not be set in stone.

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Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:17:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-shazam-aquaman-sequels-new-release-date-rumors-dc/
<![CDATA[REPORT: Ben Affleck's Batman Will Replace Michael Keaton in Aquaman 2]]>

Jason Momoa's King of the Seven Seas may reunite with the original DC Extended Universe Dark Knight, as new photos suggest that Ben Affleck will don Batman's cape and cowl once more in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.In response to a Twitter post proclaiming Affleck's return in The Lost Kingdom, user KC Walsh replied, "Looks like they are replacing the [Michael Keaton] scenes with Affleck, remember [Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom] was originally supposed to come out after The Flash and tear [sic] audiences were confused by his inclusion." This isn't the first bit of DCEU-related news Walsh has shared -- earlier in 2022, they unveiled reports that the DCEU was setting up a Crisis on Infinite Earths adaptation and that Keaton's return as the Caped Crusader in the Flash movie owns a blue Batsuit in the film.RELATED: Aquaman 2: DCEU Fans Celebrate Ben Affleck's Apparent Batman Reprisal

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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:49:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ben-affleck-batman-reportedly-replace-michael-keaton-aquaman-2/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2: DCEU Fans Celebrate Ben Affleck's Apparent Batman Reprisal]]> DC fans are celebrating after learning that Ben Affleck will reportedly appear as Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:39:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-dceu-fans-celebrate-apparent-batfleck-reprisal/
<![CDATA[Jason Momoa's New Photos With Ben Affleck Seemingly Confirm Batman in Aquaman 2]]> Jason Momoa has announced that Ben Affleck will be reporting as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:31:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-momoa-photo-with-ben-affleck-seemingly-confirm-batman-aquaman-2/
<![CDATA[Amber Heard Rep Says the Actor Has Not Been Cut From Aquaman 2]]> Amber Heard's time playing Mera in the DC Extended Universe is not over yet.

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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:49:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-not-cut-from-aquaman-2-dceu/
<![CDATA[ Amber Heard's Aquaman 2 Role Reportedly Shrinks as Warner Bros. Plans to Recast Mera]]> UPDATE: Sources close to the production of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom have contacted Just Jared, stating that Heard "has not been completely cut from the film. She still has a very small role." CBR's original story remains below.

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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:49:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/report-amber-heard-cut-aquaman-2-mera-recast-reshoots-dceu/
<![CDATA[Petition to Remove Amber Heard From Aquaman 2 Reaches 4.5 Million Signatures]]> An ongoing petition to remove Amber Heard from Warner Brother's upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has reached 4.5 million signatures.

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Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:22:04 GMT https://www.cbr.com/petition-remove-amber-heard-aquaman-2-reaches-4-5-million-signatures/
<![CDATA[Dolph Lundgren Defends Amber Heard, Shares Positive Aquaman 2 Experience]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Dolph Lundgren voiced his support for his co-star amid her ongoing legal battle with her ex-husband Johnny Depp.

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Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:23:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dolph-lundgren-defends-amber-heard-positive-aquaman-story/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Images Offer Best Look Yet at Arthur Curry and Black Manta's New Costumes]]> Fans can now get a full look at the costumes for the hero and villain of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Wed, 25 May 2022 21:40:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-images-black-manta-new-costumes-dc/
<![CDATA[Amber Heard/Johnny Depp Trial Testimony Reveals Aquaman 2 Story Details ]]> A testimony given during the ongoing defamation trial between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has spoiled a significant plot point in Warner Bros. and DC's film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Wed, 25 May 2022 00:01:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-johnny-depp-trial-aquaman-2-plots-dceu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Nearly Replaced Amber Heard, DC Films Boss Confirms]]> Walter Hamada, the head of DC Films, revealed that Warner Bros. had considered replacing Amber Heard as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Tue, 24 May 2022 16:02:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-amber-heard-nearly-replaced-dc-boss/
<![CDATA[Could Aquaman 2 Replace Mera With Dolphin?]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to continue the adventures of the DC Extended Universe's most outrageously successful hero. Adding new elements, characters and concepts to his world, there will also be several returning faces. One of these, however, may not be returning for as long as expected, if at all. Aquaman's love interest, Mera, is seemingly being sidelined due to behind-the-scenes drama, with her replacement being someone from Aquaman's most popular era in the comics.

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Tue, 24 May 2022 14:00:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-mera-dolphin-replacement-dceu/
<![CDATA[Amber Heard's Aquaman 2 Claims Will Be Denied by Warner Bros. Exec's Testimony]]> DC Films President Walter Hamada will deny Amber Heard's previous Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom claims when he takes the stand virtually on Tuesday, May 24 as a rebuttal witness for Johnny Depp during the actor's $50 million defamation trial against his ex-wife.

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Mon, 23 May 2022 17:45:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-aquaman-2-claims-denied-wb-exec-dceu/
<![CDATA[Amber Heard Claims She Had to Fight Warner Bros. to Keep Her Aquaman 2 Role]]> Amber Heard says she had to fight Warner Bros. in order to keep her role in DC Films' Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Mon, 16 May 2022 20:46:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-fought-warner-bros-aquaman-2-mera-role-dceu/
<![CDATA[Petition for Warner Bros. to Remove Amber Heard from Aquaman 2 Passes 4 Million Signatures]]> The ongoing petition to remove Amber Heard from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has passed 4 million signatures.

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Fri, 13 May 2022 14:40:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-petition-amber-heard-removed-4-million/
<![CDATA[Petition to Pull Amber Heard From Aquaman 2 Clears 3 Million Signatures]]> The petition to remove Amber Heard from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom racked up another million signatures in just a few days.

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Mon, 02 May 2022 16:40:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amber-heard-removed-aquaman-2-petition-3-million-signatures-dceu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Reportedly Introduces a Major DC Character]]> Jason Momoa's Aquaman will have his hands full in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:59:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-reportedly-introduces-aquababy/
<![CDATA[Fan Petition to Remove Amber Heard from Aquaman 2 Tops 2 Million Signatures]]> A years-old petition to remove Mera actor Amber Heard from Warner Bros. and DC Films' Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom hit a major milestone.

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Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:30:05 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-amber-heard-removal-petition-2-million-dceu/