AQUAMAN 3: Kingdoms Collide (2026)
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Superhero
Release Date: December 18, 2026
Director: James Wan (rumored)
Studios: DC Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures
Main Cast (Expected):
Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman
Amber Heard as Mera
Patrick Wilson as Orm / Ocean Master
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane / Black Manta
Nicole Kidman as Atlanna
Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry
Pilou Asbæk as King Nerus (new villain)
Plot Summary
After years of uneasy peace, the seven kingdoms of Atlantis are once again on the brink of war. Aquaman 3: Kingdoms Collide thrusts Arthur Curry into his greatest challenge yet, as new threats rise from both beneath the waves and beyond.
A mysterious force—led by King Nerus, a warlord from the hidden kingdom of Necralantis—seeks to conquer not just the ocean, but the surface world as well. His dark army, fused with ancient oceanic magic, threatens to tear apart everything Arthur has fought to protect.
To stop an all-out war, Aquaman must unite old enemies, forge new alliances, and face Black Manta, who returns stronger than ever with a vengeance that knows no limits. As the line between good and evil blurs, Arthur’s duty as a king is put to the ultimate test: will he choose peace, or power?
Trailer Highlights (Fan Imagined):
Massive underwater battle scenes lit by glowing trenches and bio-luminescent warships
Aquaman wielding both the Trident of Atlantis and the staff of Atlan
Black Manta’s return in a more sinister, high-tech armor with deadly energy blades
Orm and Aquaman reluctantly fighting side by side, hinting at redemption and betrayal
Mera unleashing powerful waterbending attacks during a storm-ravaged battle
A collapsing undersea kingdom as Nerus rises from the abyss
Final shot: Aquaman standing atop a tidal wave, shouting: “This ocean has no king. Only a protector.”
What Makes It Epic
High-stakes political intrigue between ocean kingdoms
Visually stunning underwater worldbuilding – even bigger than before
An emotional climax to Aquaman’s journey from outcast to true king
Epic sibling dynamic between Arthur and Orm, pushed to the edge
The return of classic DC lore, including the Lost Trench Codex and Necralantis Myth
Final Verdict
Aquaman 3: Kingdoms Collide is poised to be the explosive conclusion to the underwater saga that redefined DC’s cinematic universe. With dazzling visuals, fierce battles, and a story that tests the very soul of a hero, this installment promises not just a war for Atlantis—but a battle for legacy, love, and leadership.
“The tide is rising. And this time, it won’t stop.”
One King. One Ocean. One Last Stand.
