Aquaman: King of Atlantis explained

Num Episodes:3
Runtime:45 min.
Language:English
Country:United States
Composer:Matthew Janszen
Director:Keith Pakiz

Aquaman: King of Atlantis is an American animated television miniseries produced by James Wan for the streaming service HBO Max (now Max), based on the DC Comics character Aquaman.[1] The series is produced by DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Atomic Monster. It is set after the events of Wan's 2018 DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film Aquaman,[2] [3] but is not canonical to the DCEU.[4]

The miniseries began on October 14, 2021, and subsequent episodes were released on a weekly basis.[5] It also aired as a feature-length film on Cartoon Network on May 14, 2022;[6] the movie version was later released on DVD on June 21.[7] [8] It was originally set to air as part of the ACME Night block.

The miniseries was removed from HBO Max in August 2022.[9]

Premise

Alongside trusted allies Mera and Vulko, King Aquaman faces unscrupulous surface dwellers, ancient evils from beyond time, and his half-brother's attempts to overthrow him. Aquaman is trying to prove that he is the right man for the throne.

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Production

A three-part animated mini-series based on the DC Comics character Aquaman was announced in January 2020.[10] James Wan, who directed the 2018 live-action film and its 2023 sequel, serves as executive producer. The miniseries premiered on HBO Max.[11] [12] The characters Mera, Vulko, and Ocean Master also appear in the series.[13] [14] The series aired on Cartoon Network on May 14, 2022.[15] It was originally going to air as part of the ACME Night block. Aquaman: King of Atlantis was released on October 14, 2021.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aquaman: King of Atlantis Creators Want to Embrace the Cringe. Gizmodo. Pulliam-Moore. Charles. October 13, 2021. October 14, 2021. December 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221208153148/https://gizmodo.com/aquaman-king-of-atlantis-creators-want-to-embrace-the-1847821796. live.
  2. Web site: Stream It Or Skip It: Aquaman: King Of Atlantis On HBO Max, A Wacky Animated Continuation Of Aquaman's DCEU Story. Decider. Keller. Joel. October 18, 2021. October 30, 2021. July 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220728192521/https://decider.com/2021/10/18/aquaman-king-of-atlantis-hbo-max-review/. live.
  3. Web site: Aquaman: King Of Atlantis Review: The crazy animated sequel to the DCEU Aquaman saga. Bullet News. Bullet News Staff. October 27, 2021. October 30, 2021. September 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922045418/https://www.bulletnews.net/aquaman-king-of-atlantis-review-the-crazy-animated-sequel-to-the-dceu-aquaman-saga. live.
  4. Web site: Aquaman: King of Atlantis Debuts First Four Minutes Online. Comic Book Resources. Shaunette. Morgan. October 11, 2021. October 30, 2021. July 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220728192552/https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-king-of-atlantis-first-four-minutes/. live.
  5. Web site: Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo. 10 September 2021. 10 September 2021. 19 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220519173919/https://www.animationmagazine.net/streaming/watch-dcs-aquaman-makes-a-splash-in-first-king-of-atlantis-promo/. live.
  6. Web site: WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19. September 2021. 2021-09-01. 2022-08-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20220823022133/https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/warnermedia-kids-family-launching-acme-night-block-sept-19/. live.
  7. Web site: Warner Refits 'Aquaman: King of Atlantis' into Movie for Home Release. 24 March 2022. 24 March 2022. 9 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220809133538/https://www.animationmagazine.net/home-entertainment/warner-refits-aquaman-king-of-atlantis-into-movie-for-home-release/. live.
  8. Web site: News Bytes: Blue Sky's Farewell to Scrat, 'Prince of Tennis' Tix, 'King of Atlantis' Redated & More . 15 April 2022 . 16 April 2022 . 25 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220625231017/https://www.animationmagazine.net/features/news-bytes-blue-skys-farewell-to-scrat-prince-of-tennis-tix-king-of-atlantis-redated-more/ . live.
  9. Web site: HBO Max Titles Pulled: Aquaman, Close Enough, Infinity Train & More . 17 August 2022 . 18 August 2022 . 16 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221216151225/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/hbo-max-titles-pulled-aquaman-close-enough-infinity-train-more/ . live.
  10. Web site: 'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA. Boucher. Geoff. 2020-01-15. Deadline. en. 2020-05-12. 2020-07-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701090408/https://deadline.com/2020/01/aquaman-king-of-atlantis-hbo-max-greenlights-james-wans-animated-mini-series-1202831114/. live.
  11. Web site: Animated Aquaman coming to HBO Max - plus Green Lantern details & more. Tara Bennett. Benjamin Bullard. 2020-01-15. SYFY WIRE. en. 2020-05-12. 2020-02-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200218034325/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/animated-aquaman-to-hbo-max-and-more. live.
  12. Web site: James Wan producing animated 'Aquaman' for HBO Max. UPI. en. 2020-05-12. 2020-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520075407/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2020/01/15/James-Wan-producing-animated-Aquaman-for-HBO-Max/5651579131257/. live.
  13. Web site: 'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA. January 15, 2020. January 4, 2021. Geoff. Boucher. January 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107040741/https://deadline.com/2020/01/aquaman-king-of-atlantis-hbo-max-greenlights-james-wans-animated-mini-series-1202831114/. live.
  14. Web site: Matthew Janszen to Score 'Aquaman: King of Atlantis' for HBO Max — Exclusive. July 22, 2020. January 4, 2021. Tyler. Hersko. September 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917195237/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/07/matthew-janszen-aquaman-king-of-atlantis-hbo-max-1234575763/. live.
  15. Web site: WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19. September 2021. 2021-09-01. 2023-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20230320131221/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2021/09/warnermedia-kids-family-launching-acme-night-block-sept-19/. live.
  16. Web site: Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo. 10 September 2021. 10 September 2021. 10 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210910153848/https://www.animationmagazine.net/streaming/watch-dcs-aquaman-makes-a-splash-in-first-king-of-atlantis-promo/. live.