We’ve got a fresh scoop on the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and guess what? There’s a new TV spot that just surfaced, giving us a tantalizing glimpse of some yet-to-be-seen footage. Now, here’s the kicker: despite the cinematic excitement bubbling beneath the surface, it seems the movie’s swimming in an ocean of underwhelming expectations.

Early box office projections are painting a gloomy picture, forecasting a less-than-splashy performance for Aquaman’s latest aquatic adventure. It’s like Hollywood’s caught in a superhero movie slump, and even if the film ends up being a hidden gem, the green bills might not roll in as freely as they once did.

Now, diving into the sequel’s plot, it seems our aquatic hero, Aquaman, is facing a blast from the past in the form of Black Manta. Still nursing a grudge over daddy issues, Black Manta is back, armed with the mythical Black Trident and a thirst for Aquaman’s defeat. This time, the stakes are higher, the trident is deadlier, and Aquaman’s gotta play nice with his estranged brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to stand a chance.

Picture this: Jason Momoa reprising his role as the water-dwelling hunk, joined by Patrick Wilson as Orm, Amber Heard as the feisty Mera, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the vengeful Black Manta, Nicole Kidman as the regal Atlanna, Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus, and Randall Park as the enigmatic Dr. Stephen Shin.

Warner Bros. has circled December 20th on the calendar for the film’s theatrical release. The big question now is, are you donning your underwater gear for a cinematic plunge into Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?

New Spot for #Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

The King arrives to theaters December 22 🔱 pic.twitter.com/H4GjiKWLK2

— DC Film News (@DCFilmNews) December 5, 2023