Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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Summary
TheDC Extended Universeofficially concludes with the release ofAquaman and the Lost Kingdom , and the terminal installment end with a surprising reference to the Marvel Cinematic Universe . The DCEU launch a X ago with Zack Snyder’sMan of Steel , which first established the cinematic world that would flourish to introduce the likes of Gal Gadot ’s Wonder Woman , Ben Affleck ’s Batman and Jason Momoa ’s Aquaman . However , due to a figure of changes behind the scene and no genuine central architect carry everything together , theDCEU moviesnever give the heights of the MCU .
As a upshot , Warner Bros. Discovery established DC Studios a niggling over a year ago , led by filmmaker James Gunn and manufacturer Peter Safran , to try once again to create a cohesive cinematic universe based on DC Comics persona . In January , Gunn and Safran announce their former architectural plan for the new DC Universe , which will relaunch the franchise for a new epoch . That left the2023 DC moviesas the last oddment of the franchise , withAquaman and the Lost Kingdombeing thefinal DCEU movieto hit theaters . And it seems the DCEU movie chose to go out with a shout - out to its fellow superhero juggernaut .
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom is as goofy and adventurous as the first movie , but assay too hard for a seriousness it can never accomplish with Jason Momoa .
Aquaman 2’s Final Line References “I Am Iron Man”
Iron Man (2008) Ends With Tony Stark Announcing He’s Iron Man At A Press Conference
TheAquaman and the Lost Kingdomending boast Arthur Curry ( Jason Momoa ) obligate a pressure conference to annunciate Atlantis ’s presence to the human beings , and he concludes his address by stating his name . Then Momoa pulls the mike from the podium so he can reserve it close-fitting to his mouth , and he grandiosely announces,“I am Aquaman!“The moment is an obvious reference to Robert Downey Jr. ’s terminal aspect inIron Man , in which Tony Stark announces,“I am Iron Man . “TheIron Manscene is credited with essentially launch the MCU , and Marvel even referenced it inAvengers : Endgame , which concluded the enfranchisement ’s Infinity Saga . Now , the DCEU has cease with a book of facts to the parentage that launched the MCU , bringing the superhero franchise to an oddly utter close .
Why Jason Momoa’s “I Am Aquaman” Is the Perfect DCEU Ending
It Epitomizes The Idea That There’s No Real Rivalry Between DC And Marvel Movies
Comics fans have long debated Marvel vs. DC in terms of which grinder are impregnable or which news report are better , and when Hollywood began adapting the characters to the big cover , which enfranchisement had dependable picture show course became part of the give-and-take . However , many movie maker - including James Gunn - have insisted there is n’t a Marvel vs. DC water parting in Hollywood . AsGunn said in 2016 of both Marvel and DC movies,“I desire them all to be full . “That idea is further reward byAquaman 2ending the DCEU with a reference to the MCU .
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom : In this sequel , Black Manta rises as a redoubtable adversary with the power of the Black Trident , assay retaliation against Aquaman . To defend Atlantis , Aquaman must take shape an coalition with his imprisoned brother , unite to protect the kingdom from this new terror .
Instead of take in shots at the MCU or poking sport at DC ’s perceived competition , Momoa ’s final tune pay tribute to the Marvel moment that helped sling the superhero genre to the massive success it ’s seen since . The cite reads like an acknowledgment that no one involved with the superhero genre would be here today withoutIron Man’ssuccess , which is undoubtedly true . In this way , Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomconcluding the DCEU with an MCU nod is actually perfect . It ends the DC franchise on a note of positivity , building a bridge between the DCEU and MCU , which perfectly fits the base ofAquaman and the Lost Kingdom .
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: In this sequel, Black Manta rises as a formidable adversary with the power of the Black Trident, seeking revenge against Aquaman. To defend Atlantis, Aquaman must form an alliance with his imprisoned brother, uniting to protect the kingdom from this new threat.
