Review | Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (2023)

Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson conclude the DCEU with Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. Swimming onto VOD today!

Experience the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time as “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom” is available for rental Digitally (VOD) at home today. The film is directed by James Wan (“Aquaman,” “The Conjuring,” “Saw”). With Jason Momoa (“Aquaman,” “Dune,” “Game of Thrones”) reprising his role as Arthur Curry. Along with returning stars Patrick Wilson (“The Conjuring,” “Watchmen”), Amber Heard (“Aquaman,” “Zombieland”), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Aquaman,” “The Matrix: Resurrection”) and Academy Award Winner Nicole Kidman (“The Hours,” “Moulin Rouge,” “The Others”). The film is also available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD now.

THE CREDITS

Directed by Wan, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is produced by Peter Safran, James Wan and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada.

The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.

THE DATES

From today, the film is available to rent on VOD on participating digital platforms where you rent movies

The film is available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. The movie will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

SYNOPSIS

Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

THE SPECIAL FEATURES

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:

Finding the Lost Kingdom ​

Go behind the scenes as director James Wan reveals how he​ and the cast and crew pulled off their biggest endeavor yet, an epic sequel to​ the largest-grossing film in the history of DC.

Aquaman: Worlds Above and Below​

When the filmmakers set out to create a sequel that eclipsed​ the original in scale and scope, they knew they would have to send Arthur and​ the rest of the cast to all kinds of new wild and wonderful worlds both above and​ below the sea.

It’s a Manta World ​

Black Manta is more powerful than ever now that he has discovered the Lost Kingdom of Necrus and taken possession of the Black Trident. From inspiration to execution, filmmakers reveal how they levelled Black Manta up to the realm of supervillains​.

Necrus, The Lost Black City​

Ages ago the great battle for the earth took place here, in this legendary lost Atlantean city. Discover how the filmmakers created the Black City from its “surface city” concept and its inhabitants: Undead Necrusians (Zombies), to its execution.

Escape from the Deserter World ​

From idea to execution, explore how the filmmakers created this​ barren desert landscape and the Deserter Prison, how its creatures and​ inhabitants were brought to life, and how they planned and executed the daring Orm “breakout” sequence.

Brawling at Kingfish’s Lair ​

The Citadel is the last frontier of the ocean, a deep trench filled​ with sunken old ships, stacked high like a rusty city. From concept to​ completion, discover Kingfish’s Lair, a bar within, where the worst of the worst​ hang out.

Oh TOPO!​

The Tactical Observation and Pursuit Operative Octopus is a​ living legend and all-time fan favorite. Director James Wan and the filmmakers discuss​ the decision behind bringing TOPO back to the sequel and its promotion to​ Arthur’s on-screen sidekick.

“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special feature:

Atlantean Blood Is Thicker Than Water ​

At its core, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a movie about​ brotherhood. Explore how Patrick and Jason bonded over the new unexpected​ alliance between Arthur and Orm and came together both as characters and as​ friends on and off set​.

THE DETAILS

Video On Demand (VOD): April 1st

4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: Available Now

DVD Audio: Dolby Digital: Castilian Spanish 5.1, Czech 5.1, Polish 5.1, Slovakian 5.1, English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Castilian Spanish, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Slovakian, Swedish

DVD Run Time: 119 Mins. Approx.

BD Audio: Dolby Atmos-TrueHD: English; DTS-HD Master Audio: Castilian Spanish 5.1, Italian 5.1; Dolby Digital: English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish

BD Run Time: 124 Mins.

4K Audio: Dolby Atmos-TrueHD: English, Castilian Spanish, Parisian French; Dolby Digital: Castilian Spanish 5.1, Parisian French 5.1, English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service

4K Subtitles: English SDH, Castilian Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Swedish 4K Run Time: 124 Mins.

For all formats:

UK Rating: 12

Consumer Advice: moderate violence, threat, injury detail, implied strong language

EXTENDED PREVIEW

If you’ve yet to see the film, check out the first ten minutes of the film below:

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom is available to rent on VOD from today. It is also available to buy on all formats now.

Trailer Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

Extended Preview Source: Warner Bros. Entertainment

 

 

 

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