Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom has finally arrived and with it the book is now officially closed on the DCEU. The DC Extended Universe of films began with Man of Steel in 2013 and has since consisted of 15 feature-films including Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom (16 if you include Zack Snyder’s Justice League as its own film). Since the decision to start a new universe of movies came so abruptly, this new Aquaman film doesn’t even attempt to bring any sort of closure to its surrounding universe, which actually might be for the best. Instead, we get a definitive and clear ending to the characters and stories within the realm of Aquaman.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Ending Explained
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Before we continue. This is an Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Ending Explained article. So, spoiler warning. Obviously.
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The final act finds us at the mythical lost kingdom of Necrus. It has been hidden and trapped within a magical spell placed by King Atlan centuries ago. Arthur Curry(Aquaman) along with Orm, Mera, Kingfish, and King Nereus arrive to stop Black Manta who is trying to break the spell that holds the evil King Kordax at bay. Only someone within King Atlan’s bloodline can break the spell. Knowing this, Black Manta kidnaps Arthur Curry’s son Junior and brings him to Necrus.
A massive battle ensues as the evil forces trapped within Necrus begin awakening. Amidst the chaos, Arthur and Orm attempt to defeat Black Manta and save Junior. Orm briefly grabs hold of the Black Trident; the evil weapon of King Kordax that was poisoning and possessing Black Manta’s mind. While holding the trident, King Kordax then transfers his spirit to Orm and promises to return to him the power of Oceanmaster if they join forces. Arthur reminds Orm of the loving words of their mother Queen Atlanna and breaks the hold of Kordax just in time so that he can slay him with his trident.
Following the defeat of Kordax and destruction of Necrus, our heroes find themselves gathered on an iceberg. Orm having just been broken out of his imprisonment had previously agreed to return to his cell after he helps save the world. With the approval of both Kingfish and King Nereus, Arthur suggests that Orm lay low for awhile and he’ll report him as dead to Atlantis. Orm suggests that Arthur is a better leader than he realizes and he dives into the ocean to enjoy his new found freedom.
Much of the drama in the beginning of the film revolved around Atlantis’s reluctance to reveal themselves to the surface. After the near decimation of the planet they finally decided that they need to work together with the surface in order to protect and help restore Earth. The film closes with a global press conference at the UN, with Arthur Curry officially announcing Atlantis’ existence and their willingness to help heal the world. Very playfully and reminiscent of Tony Stark in the first Iron Man film, Arthur ends his monologue with an emphatic, tongue-in-cheek “I am Aquaman!”
And that, is the final words spoken in the DCEU. Arthur, Mera and their baby Arthur Jr. live happily ever after. Atlantis agrees to come out of hiding and use their technology and resources to unite the globe. Overall, a very neat and tidy conclusion to the Aquaman saga while also being a rather unceremonious ending to the DC Extended Universe films.
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