Aquaman: King of Atlantis is an American three-part animated miniseries produced by James Wan for the streaming service HBO Max, based on the DC Comics character Aquaman.[2] The series is produced by DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Atomic Monster Productions. It is set after the events of Wan's 2018 DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film Aquaman,[3][4] but is not canonical to the DCEU.[5]
Aquaman: King of Atlantis | |
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Directed by | Keith Pakiz |
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Composer | Matthew Janszen[1] |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 3 |
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Running time | 45 min. |
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Network | HBO Max Cartoon Network |
Release | October 14 October 28, 2021 | –
The miniseries began on October 14, 2021 and subsequent episodes were released on a weekly basis.[6] It also aired as a feature-length film on Cartoon Network on May 14, 2022;[7] the movie version was later released on DVD on June 21.[8][9] It was originally set to air as part of the ACME Night block.
The miniseries was removed from HBO Max in August 2022.[10]
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 all to prove that he's the right man for the throne.
Voice cast
Main
- Cooper Andrews as Aquaman
- Gillian Jacobs as Mera
- Thomas Lennon as Vulko
- Dana Snyder as Ocean Master
- Snyder also voices Robot Hands in Chapter 1
- Andrew Morgado as Petyr Mortikov
Recurring
- Chris Jai Alex as Toby (Chapter 1), Atlantean Guard (Chapter 2), Atlantean One (Chapter 3)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Royal Announcer
- Richardson also voices Orca in Chapter 1 & Chapter 3
- Flula Borg as Mantis (Chapter 1 & Chapter 3)
- Kimberly Brooks as Hammer (Chapter 1 & Chapter 3)
- Kaitlyn Robrock as Gillian, Merdussa (Chapter 1 & Chapter 3)
- Trevor Devall as Elderly Man (Chapter 2 & Chapter 3)
- Armen Taylor as Chef (Chapter 2 & Chapter 3)
Guest
- Robbie Daymond as Finhead (Chapter 1)
- Regi Davis as Fisherman, Primordeus (Chapter 2)
- Erica Ash as Wendy (Chapter 2)
- Laila Berzins as Boss Crab (Chapter 2)
- Erica Lindbeck as Peasant (Chapter 2)
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written and storyboarded by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Chapter I: Dead Sea"[11] | Keith Pakiz | Victor Courtright, Marly Halpern-Graser, Drew Applegate, Matt Bolinger, Roxann Cole, David Davis, Rose Feduk, Jack Kaiser McGee, Nora Meek and Marie Lum | October 14, 2021 | |
On his first day as king of Atlantis, Aquaman must prove he's the right man for the job; luckily, Vulko is ready with just the right mission: investigating a distant outpost that no one has heard from in years. | |||||
2 | "Chapter II: Primordeous"[11] | Keith Pakiz | Victor Courtright, Marly Halpern-Graser, Bryan Condon, Drew Applegate, Matt Bolinger, Roxann Cole, David Davis, Rose Feduk, Jack Kaiser McGee, Nora Meek, Marie Lum | October 21, 2021 | |
Aquaman's reputation is under attack, but no one in Atlantis is taking him seriously; to win his subjects over, he sets out on a journey that leads him straight into a horror-tinged mystery. | |||||
3 | "Chapter III: Tidal Shift"[11] | Keith Pakiz | Victor Courtright, Marly Halpern-Graser, Laura Streebny, Matt Bolinger, Roxann Cole, David Davis, Rose Feduk, Jack Kaiser McGee, Nora Meek, Marie Lum | October 28, 2021 | |
Aquaman discovers the two crystals he acquired earlier warp the fabric of space and time, and could be used to destroy the world. |
Production
A three-part animated miniseries based on the DC Comics character Aquaman was announced in January 2020.[12] James Wan, who directed the 2018 live-action film and its upcoming 2023 sequel, serves as executive producer. The miniseries premiered on HBO Max.[12][13][14] The characters Mera, Vulko, and Ocean Master also appear in the series.[15][1][16] The series aired on Cartoon Network on May 14, 2022.[17] It was originally going to air as part of the ACME Night block. Aquaman: King of Atlantis was released on October 14, 2021.[18]
Notes
References
- ^ a b Hersko, Tyler (July 22, 2020). "Matthew Janszen to Score 'Aquaman: King of Atlantis' for HBO Max — Exclusive". Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Pulliam-Moore, Charles (October 13, 2021). "Aquaman: King of Atlantis' Creators Want to Embrace the Cringe". Gizmodo.
- ^ Keller, Joel (October 18, 2021). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis' On HBO Max, A Wacky Animated Continuation Of Aquaman's DCEU Story". Decider.
- ^ Bullet News Staff (October 27, 2021). "Aquaman: King Of Atlantis Review: The crazy animated sequel to the DCEU Aquaman saga". Bullet News.
- ^ Shaunette, Morgan (October 11, 2021). "Aquaman: King of Atlantis Debuts First Four Minutes Online". Comic Book Resources.
- ^ "Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo". 10 September 2021.
- ^ "WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19". September 2021.
- ^ "Warner Refits 'Aquaman: King of Atlantis' into Movie for Home Release". 24 March 2022.
- ^ "News Bytes: Blue Sky's Farewell to Scrat, 'Prince of Tennis' Tix, 'King of Atlantis' Redated & More". 15 April 2022.
- ^ "HBO Max Titles Pulled: Aquaman, Close Enough, Infinity Train & More". 17 August 2022.
- ^ a b c ""Dune", "The Many Saints Of Newark", The Third Season Of "Succession", And The Final Season Of "Insecure" Arrive On HBO Max This October". WarnerMedia. September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ a b Boucher, Geoff (2020-01-15). "'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ Tara Bennett; Benjamin Bullard (2020-01-15). "Animated Aquaman coming to HBO Max - plus Green Lantern details & more". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ "James Wan producing animated 'Aquaman' for HBO Max". UPI. Archived from the original on 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ Boucher, Geoff (January 15, 2020). "'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA". Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ HBO Max Reveals First Image for Upcoming Aquaman: King of Atlantis Animated Series - IGN, 18 February 2021, archived from the original on 2021-02-18, retrieved 2021-02-19
- ^ "WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19". September 2021.
- ^ "Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo". 10 September 2021.