Shazam, Flash, Blue Beetle… and then? When is the next DC superhero movie in theaters?

There was the return of Shazam. Finally, the first solo film dedicated to the Flash was released. and the film debut of the Blue Beetle. After an almost empty year with the only Black Adam in the program, DC went into overdrive in 2023. And it’s not over, as Aquaman is also set to return to the big screen before the end of the year. if…

Release date: When is Aquaman 2 coming out? where can i see

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, as it’s fully titled, is currently slated for a December 20, 2023 theatrical release. Five years after the first opus, which was already directed by James Wan, and a year after the slot that was originally supposed to be his before several upheavals at Warner and DC Films delayed his return.

But this is still far from certain. When the actors’ strike officially began in Hollywood, just weeks after the writers’ strike, rumors sparked the possible postponement of two Warner blockbusters: Dune 2 and Aquaman 2.

In the latest news, Denis Villeneuve’s film was saved because the promotion is already too advanced to back down. Which is not the case for James Wan, whose feature film we’ve only seen so far at DC FanDome… in October 2021. Will the immersion be delayed until 2024?

Starring: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard… Who stars in Aquaman 2?

Appearing completely drunk in The Flash’s post-credits scene, Jason Momoa is clearly reprising the role he played after his Batman v Superman cameo in 2016. And this will be the sixth time he has portrayed the DC superhero on the small and big screens.

In search of the lost kingdom, the actor will have to surround himself with some familiar faces: Dolph Lundgren will return as King Nereus, the hero’s parents, also played by Nicole Kidman and Temuera Morrison, as well as former villain Orme (Patrick). Wilson) and Black Manta (Yahia Abdul-Mateen II), who joined Aquaman this time.

There remains the case of Amber Heard. During the ultra-public lawsuit against Johnny Depp, several rumors led to him being kicked out of the film, which was claimed by several petitions. This is not the case, because these corridor noises were apparently initiated by the same people, with not so proud intentions, even if the content of his role in the plot remains a mystery.

Finally, what about the other Justice League heroes? There was talk of Michael Keaton appearing as Batman to build on his role as Batgirl, but the film has since been shelved. And it was Ben Affleck who made a cameo as Batman. But we don’t know if it will remain in editing.

Plot: What will Aquaman 2 be about?

Four months after its release in our cinemas, the mystery remains intact. Or almost because the synopsis in December 2021 talked about an ancient force capable of destroying Atlantis and the universe, forcing the hero to bond with an ancient enemy. In a story that gives pride of place to adventure and will be particularly inspired by Mario Bava’s Planet of the Vampires.

Nothing since then, and the images that were released last April at CinemaCon (an international cinema convention in Las Vegas) have not been released online since. And the current strike may cause a little more disruption.

Aquaman 3: Will there be a sequel?

Of course, you should never say never, especially in the world of film. Because who would have thought, for example, that the first Aquaman would become DC’s biggest worldwide success? But, at present, it should not go to the third.

The Lost Kingdom will definitely be the final opus of the DC Universe, which began in 2013 with Man of Steel. Since then, the shared universe has been taken over by James Gunn and Peter Safran, who should reset some counters with a new Superman and Batman.

But, and this is where things get complicated, Jason Momoa could be this new version. As Aquaman or as another DC character. Based on the spatio-temporal events of The Flash, James Gunn and Peter Safran may choose to map the entire reboot or keep a few elements. And the future of the King of Atlantis may depend on its theatrical success. Late December or later.