Aquaman

Released in 2018, Aquaman is an action-adventure film that centers on the DC Comics hero of the same name. Set after the events of Justice League, the story follows Arthur Curry as he avoids his destiny as king of Atlantis. A vendetta forces Arthur to step up to protect Atlantis - and the world - from dangerous forces seeking to control the ocean.

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Release Date
December 21, 2018
Runtime
143 Minutes
Director
James Wan
Writers
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Will Beall, Geoff Johns, James Wan, Paul Norris, Mort Weisinger
Producers
Peter Safran, Rob Cowan

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