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Since his debut in 2016’sBatman v demigod : Dawn of Justice , Jason Momoa’sAquamansported several different costume in the DCEU . 2023’sAquaman and the Lost Kingdommarked the conclusion of the DCEU before the franchise ’s reboot into the newDC Universe , which came after a lengthy period of unsatisfying releases and loge office bomb for DC Studios . Jason Momoa ’s Arthur Curry , a.k.a . Aquaman , however , was one of the most popular aspects of the DCEU , with his 2018 debut , Aquaman , totaling over $ 1 billion at the global box office , and its 2023 sequel becoming 2023 ’s most successful live - activeness DC projection , though it did n’t do nearly as well as its predecessor .
The DCEU’sShazam ! madness of the Gods , The FlashandBlue Beetleall also eject in 2023 , but they all became box office bombs , withThe Flashlosing Warner Bros. an reckon $ 200 million as one of the biggest boxful office bombs of all time .
DespiteAquaman and the Lost Kingdom’sdisappointing performance and negative reception , Jason Momoa ’s Aquaman has still been celebrated for his commitment to the use . Aquaman first made a cameo appearance in 2016’sBatman v Zen : Dawn of Justicebefore star in 2017’sJustice LeagueandAquamanthe following year . With DC Studios co - CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran rebooting the franchise into the newfangled DC Universe , Aquaman will likely be recast , though there is speculationJason Momoa could limn Lobo in the DCU . Whatever the future holds , Momoa ’s journey as Aquaman assure him become a beloved fixing in the DCEU , and his powerful superhero costumes certainly helped along the way .
Despite expectation , Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom find relative succeeder in 2023 and became the highest - gross DCEU motion picture of the year .
5Aquaman’s Batman V Superman Costume Was Simple
Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
Jason Momoa made his first cameo appearance in the DCEU inBatman v Superman : Dawn of Justice , giving viewers a taste of what he looked like as Aquaman before the underwater sub became a fellow member of the Justice League or took his place as the King of Atlantis . Aquaman ’s first appearance in the DCEU was only check by Ben Affleck ’s Bruce Wayne , a.k.a . Batman , who had gain a file on metahumans around the world from LexCorp . This data file contained information on Gal Gadot ’s Wonder Woman , Ray Fisher ’s Cyborg , Ezra Miller ’s Flash and Aquaman , beginning to sew the seeds for thedevelopment of the Justice League teamin subsequent DCEU projects .
Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justiceprovided only a coup d’oeil at Jason Momoa ’s Arthur Curry , but since this was long before he became the Atlantean superhero , his costume was very canonic . The costume incorporate metal armbands and straps across his body , though Momoa was essentially topless , showing off Aquaman ’s large raiment of detailed and intricate tattoo . Arthur Curry also wielded a five - pronged trident , which was afterwards disclose to have belonged to his female parent , Nicole Kidman ’s Queen Atlanna . This costume would be upgraded for Momoa ’s next appearance in 2017’sJustice League , though it would keep the same metal textures .
4Aquaman Had A Realistic Costume In Justice League
Justice League (2017) & Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
Aquaman ’s costume inJustice League , the DCEU ’s first team - up project , was perhaps the most realistic and grounded out of all of his superhero suits . This reflected the colored tones ofJustice League , though also give Jason Momoa the opportunity to fully march the strength of his water - based hero . The events ofJustice Leaguetake place before Arthur Curry ever travel to his homeworld of Atlantis , meaning his costume would have been more breathe in by the country rather than the ocean . Hard , metallic armour made Aquaman a formidable opponent toSteppenwolf and his Parademons , yet was a far cry from the vibrant and colorful costume he would soon sport .
Aquaman ’s costume looked too apparently in the theatrical cold shoulder of Justice League , but the Snyder Cut will drastically better Arthur Curry ’s look .
In fact , every Cuban sandwich require in the Justice League team could have been said to have their most believable costume during the 2017 project , as Miller ’s Barry Allen , a.k.a . the Flash , had a heavy - duty lawsuit of armor , Affleck ’s Batman had a sleek ignominious - and - white-haired costume that reflected his DC Comics descent , and Fisher ’s Victor Stone , a.k.a . Cyborg ’s , abilities were in full displayed . The DCEU would become more and more more colorful conform to director Zack Snyder ’s exit from the franchise , yet this would perhaps come at the detriment of narrative and character development , as2021’sZack Snyder ’s Justice League , in which Aquaman hold the same costume , proved Snyder ’s plot would have benefited the overall DCEU .
3Aquaman’s Atlantis Battle Armor Showed His Strength
Aquaman (2018)
2018’sAquamanmarked Jason Momoa ’s solo debut as Arthur Curry in the DCEU , and his first trip to Atlantis follow the rise ofPatrick Wilson ’s vengeful Ormto Ocean Master . Arthur and Orm rapidly enroll into a challenge for the Atlantean toilet , which Arthur was far from ready for , but this provided the opportunity for both submersed part to show off some fantastical struggle armour . The direct contrast of Orm ’s silver armor against Arthur ’s golden suit perfectly displayed the differences between the pair , and while Aquaman did n’t bring home the bacon in besting his brother in this duel , his plated , gladiatorial armour showcased his strength and brutality brilliantly .
2Aquaman’s Stealth Costume Was Sleek & Modern
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom (2023)
2023’sAquaman and the Lost Kingdomnot only marked the destruction ofArthur Curry ’s account in the DCEU , but the conclusion of the franchise as a whole , as Gunn and Safran will be give up off the DC Universe with 2024’sCreature CommandosandWaller . There were some major problem withAquaman and the Lost Kingdom , but one of the celluloid ’s potent moments saw Arthur Curry and Orm reunitewith the assist of a new stealth costume for Aquaman . This blue costume take into account him to ferment inconspicuous for a short time , and provide a sleek and modern looking for the underwater superhero , but it paled in comparison to Aquaman ’s true costume .
James Wan and Jason Momoa have unveil Aquaman ’s new costume for Lost Kingdom , but how does it pay homage to ( and divert from ) the DC comic books ?
1Aquaman’s Green & Gold Costume Was Comic Accurate
Aquaman (2018) & Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom (2023)
Jason Momoa ’s Arthur Curry and the version of the hero from DC Comics have wildly different appearance , but 2018’sAquamanstill managed to absolutely adapt Aquaman ’s DC Comics costume in the live - action DCEU . During his 2018 solo entry , Arthur Curry journey through the Trench with Amber Heard ’s Mera , where he not only reunited with his farsighted - cerebration - beat mother , but also acquiredKing Atlan ’s fabled tridentand completed his transformation into the Atlantean superhero Aquaman . This came with an advance costume , as his wielding of Atlan ’s trident give him his iconic green - and - gold suit of armour , inspired directly by the flair of the underwater Atlanteans .
Thisgreen - and - gold costume returned inAquaman and the Lost Kingdom , with some small-scale differences such as Aquaman ’s belt changing from gold to unripened , matching the humiliated half instead of the top . The fact that the costume remained much the same inAquaman and the Lost Kingdom- where other characters ' costume exchange drastically in their sequel - demonstrate just how powerful and recognizable this suit of armor really is . A costume with colors as vivid as these could have easy looked gimmicky or cringeworthy , but Jason Momoa wears it well , so it ’s perhaps a shame that audiences will never see him accommodate up asAquaman again .
