Overview
Arthur Curry, the half-human, half-Atlantean heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, must rise and stop a war between the worlds of land and sea.
Released in 2018, Aquaman was directed by James Wan and produced under the Warner Bros. banner. The film occupies a significant place within the DCEU — contributing to the ongoing narrative and mythology of that cinematic universe.
The film features lead performances from Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in DC Comics. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Wan and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 6.9 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
Aquaman released in 2018, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by James Wan, the film was produced by Warner Bros. and adapts source material from DC Comics.
The principal cast features Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, with key supporting roles played by Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe.
The film belongs to DCEU — the DC Extended Universe, Warner Bros' connected superhero continuity.
Aquaman carries an audience rating of 6.9 — a middling reception but one that hasn't prevented its cultural footprint.
The DC Comics source material for Aquaman has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Aquaman is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.