The advance trailer of "Aquaman 2" lets the audience know in advance what to expect from this movie. "Aquaman 2" is tentatively scheduled to be released in December 2023. So in the more than 30-second advance trailer of "Aquaman 2", what highlights of this movie were revealed?
Highlight 1: Neptune Land's home is destroyed
The plot and tone of the "Aquaman 2" movie are obviously much darker than the first movie. There is a heart-wrenching moment in the trailer where Black Manta says grimly: "I'm going to kill Aquaman and destroy everything he holds dear." Immediately afterwards, Aquaman saw his father's house burning.
Considering that Arthur Curry (Aquaman) immediately rushed to the fire, it is reasonable to assume that he was on his way to save his father. If the film took inspiration from Marvel, then Aquaman's father died in this sea of fire.
Highlight 2: The disaster in Atlantis
The preview trailer for Aquaman 2 is dazzling, with Atlantis being devastated, attacked by beasts, and collapsed underwater structures. Everything about Arthur Curry seems to be being destroyed by Black Manta.
It is worth noting that "Aquaman 2" is the last movie in the DC Old Universe, and Wen Ziren confirmed the impact of "Aquaman 2" on the DC Universe. This means that "Aquaman 2" is expected to have a story that summarizes the old DC universe.
Highlight 3: Aquaman vs. Black Manta
The feud between Aquaman and Black Manta has been buried in the first movie. This will cause the Black Manta ray to get the Black Trident, which in turn, unleashes a larger ancient demon. Armed with their own trident, Black Manta and Aquaman will once again fight to the death – a crucial battle that can be seen in the trailer.
Again, given how little we know about the power of this trident in the DC Universe, it remains to be seen to what extent Black Manta ray will be able to stand up to Aquaman. But what is certain is that their reunion will play a big role in the sequel.
Highlight 4: The return of King Aum and the octopus
An unmissable detail in the Aquaman 2 trailer is the return of Aum King, followed by a giant mechanical octopus. King Aum is the villain of the first film, and he seems to be on the road to redemption in this movie. According to director Wen Ziren, "Aquaman 2" is essentially a brother movie.
It is also worth noting that in the first movie, there is an octopus that plays a drum. It continues to appear in the sequel. In one scene, Aquaman rides a blue horse with the octopus clinging to his side.
Since this is a preview of "Aquaman 2", many clips are very fast. It's unclear if Amber Heard will appear in the film. According to early accounts, many of her shots were cut. Due to the changes in the DC universe, I hope "Aquaman 2" will not be reduced to a disappointing movie.