Aquaman 2

Aquaman 2 is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Aquaman. It is intended to be the sequel to Aquaman (2018) and the thirteenth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film will be directed by James Wan from a screenplay written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, and stars Jason Momoa as Aquaman, with Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Patrick Wilson in supporting roles.
The film is scheduled to be released on December 16, 2022.
== Cast ==
* Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman: A half-Atlantean/half-human who is the king of the undersea nation of Atlantis. He has the ability to manipulate the tides of the ocean, communicate with other aquatic life, and swim at supersonic speeds, and possesses superhuman strength.
* Amber Heard as Mera: The princess of Xebel, Arthur Curry's love interest, a warrior, and daughter of King Nereus. She was raised by Queen Atlanna and groomed to become queen. Mera possesses hydrokinetic and telepathic powers that allow her to control her aquatic environment and communicate with other Atlanteans.
* Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane / Black Manta: A ruthless pirate and a high-seas mercenary with a flair for creating deadly technological innovations and a bloody grudge against Arthur.
* Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius / Ocean Master: Arthur Curry's Atlantean half-brother and the former king of Atlantis.
* Dolph Lundgren
== Production ==
In October 2018, Aquaman (2018) director James Wan stated that the film intentionally left room for a follow-up and that discussions for it began during post-production on the first. Star Jason Mamoa had written the beginning of the story while on-set for the first film, and after he pitched the "mapped out" story to the studio through Warner Bros. Entertainment chairman Toby Emmerich and producer Peter Safran, they were receptive and enthusiastic. By December, high pre-release ticket sales and positive reception for Aquaman had convinced Warner Bros. to begin development on a sequel. In January 2019, Warner Bros. confirmed development, with intentions for Wan to return as director. The following month, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, co-writer of the first film, signed on as screenwriter. In March, Safran said the film will explore the other Seven Kingdoms of Atlantis. Patrick Wilson and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II were set to reprise their roles as Orm Marius / Ocean Master and David Kane / Black Manta, respectively by the end of the year. Production is expected to begin in June 2021, in the United Kingdom. In April 2021, Pilou Asbaek entered talks to join the cast of the film.
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles and London on June 7, 2021.
== Release ==
Aquaman 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 16, 2022.