Aquaman needs help from someone who knows Manta well, so the hero busts his nemesis, half-brother and former king Orm (Patrick Wilson), out of prison. Manta launches a massive strike against Aquaman’s people, causes climate-related chaos and eventually targets Arthur and Mera’s little one. The supervillain finds a magical artifact from Atlantean lore called the Black Trident and becomes possessed by an ancient evil. Old foe Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) returns with revenge in his heart, obsessed with finding Atlantis, burning down the place and killing all of Aquaman’s loved ones. He just needs somebody to punch really hard.

Alongside his wife Mera (Amber Heard), Aquaman is bored dealing with political councils and feels like he’s not cut out for this high-profile king gig. Yet he’s struggling to get his bearings: He’s devoted to infant Arthur Jr., though has a hard time balancing his parental and royal responsibilities. Since his last solo film in 2018, Justice Leaguer (and king of Atlantis) Arthur Curry (Momoa) has also added husband and dad to his resume. Half-brothers Orm (Patrick Wilson, left) and Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) put their rivalry aside to team up for a quest in the superhero sequel 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.'

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