The DCEU greets us with the latest film recently released in theaters, but what should you watch before Aquaman 2 to be prepared to watch? In this guide we will show you step by step all the films you need to recover before seeing it
The DCEU began with Man Of Steel the Zack Snyder (check out the complete filmography) has now come to an end after ten years and has followed a tortuous, dark path with few successful works. Aquaman 2 is one of those, we also wrote the review, in which we strongly recommend you go and see it. Of course, it has no reference to the future, given that DC will start from scratch with James Gunn, but this film entertains and is definitely one of the best in the DCEU. In this guide we will show you all the films to recover before the final chapter.
Batman V Superman Extended Cut | What to watch before Aquaman 2
Let’s start with Aquaman’s first appearance in the DCEU in Batman V Superman. This film is the first that expands the DCEU universe by showing new characters, first and foremost Batman, who serves as the film’s co-protagonist. We recommend you watch the extended version, to enjoy the experience more, also because It covers up a lot of plot holes which had the version shown in cinemas. The battle between Superman and General Zod in Man Of Steel caused chaos, death and destruction. After seeing a little girl miraculously saved by Bruce Wayne, the billionaire takes the little girl to safety, and when he realizes that her mother died in a building that collapsed due to Kryptonians, Bruce begins to see Superman as a threat which must be stopped.
Thus begins the war between Batman e Superman, a film where the freedom of action of a superhero with great powers is questioned. Aquaman makes his first appearance in one of the camera recordings of the Lex Corp, to keep an eye on other metahumans like Superman. A gem where our Arthur smashes the camera with the Trident. Thus our beloved Aquaman is introduced into the great cinematic universe of the DCEU, which really promised a lot, giving us the first looks at Flash, Wonder Woman e Cyborg.
Justice League Snyder Cut | What to watch before Aquaman 2
Now let’s move on to the piece de resistance, the first film where Aquaman has a supporting role. Earth is threatened by the arrival of Steppenwolf, a follower of Darkseid (DC’s Thanos, so to speak) and sets off in search of Mother Boxes, three ancient artifacts that, when joined together, can desert a planet. Darkseid intends to use them to repopulate the Earth, but obviously our heroes will not sit idly by. Steppenwolf is drawn to the first box, located on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman’s birthplace. Diana then goes to warn Bruce of Darkseid’s plan, and Bruce then sets out to find a group of metahumans who can stop the threat.
The first one he asks for help is himself Arthur Curry, il nostro Aquaman, who at that moment in his life wanted to be on his own. But he is convinced by Batman to stop Steppenwolf and Darkseid’s plan. A nice entrance for the future King of Atlantis, who in this film his presence is powerful, majestic and fascinating and showcases the premises that will lead him to be the DC superhero with the best films in the DCEU. There’s no denying it, Aquaman is the most powerful in the film and solves most of the biggest problems that the Justice League faces, with his sea creatures and the tsunami waves he hurls against Steppenwolf and his henchmen.
Aquaman | What to watch before Aquaman 2
We come to the crucial point, the first standalone Aquaman film. Before then no one had ever made a film about the King of Atlantis, Jason Momoa is the first actor to play the character in a solo film and not only did the character gain his charm which led him to have his own film (thanks above all to the charisma of Jason Momoa), but also to become DC’s highest-grossing film even more than the final chapter of Nolan’s Batman trilogy: The Dark Knight Rises. An event that no one would have expected, given that Aquaman was the most bullied and teased superhero in the world. Already with Justice League, Aquaman is reevaluated, but with his first film he leaves everyone speechless, thanks to the vision of James Wan on the character and, we reiterate once again, on the charisma of the Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa.
In this film, Arthur Curry must accept his past, but above all the responsibilities and the role of King of Atlantis that is rightfully his. He will struggle to accept it, feeling abandoned by the Atlanteans, but above all by his mother, the Regina Atlannaplayed by one of the best actresses of recent times, Nicole Kidman. Arthur will be convinced by Mera (Amber Heard) to undertake the mission to stop her stepbrother’s reign of terror Orm (Patrick Wilson) is building, with the intention of attacking the Earth people. A family story, where Arthur must understand the importance he has for Atlantis and for the world, which is why, realizing that the Earth is in danger, he agrees to challenge Orm, finally defeating him and accepting his title.
Enjoy Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!
We have reached the end, with this guide we have held your hand and shown you everything you need to look at to be well prepared for Aquaman 2. This is the last film in the DCEU narrative universe, there’s no reference to the future or anything, but it has very little relevance. The lack of links to other films and the future It shouldn’t stop you from watching this filmwhich as we have already said several times, deserve. The CGI, the direction, the special effects, the action scenes, the design of the creatures and marine worlds, the chemistry between the characters. Aquaman 2 should be seen as a bittersweet farewell to what the DCEU would have to be to stay alive.
That said, we hope you enjoy these films and get ready to watch the latest adventure starring Jason Momoa. Continue to follow us on TechGameWorld.com for other news from the world of cinema!
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