Aquaman: King of Atlantis
American animated superhero miniseries
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Aquaman: King of Atlantis is an American animated superhero comedy television miniseries produced by James Wan for the streaming service HBO Max, based on the DC Comics character Aquaman.[2] The series is produced by Atomic Monster, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. 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]
- Victor Courtright
- Marly Halpern-Graser
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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 minutes |
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| 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 Nuidis Vulko, King Aquaman of Atlantis faces unscrupulous surface dwellers, ancient evils from beyond time, and his half-brother's attempts to overthrow him. Aquaman is trying to prove that he is the right man for the throne.
Voice cast
Main
- Cooper Andrews as Aquaman
- Gillian Jacobs as Mera
- Thomas Lennon as Nuidis 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 release 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 mini-series based on the DC Comics character Aquaman was announced in January 2020.[12] James Wan, who directed the 2018 live-action film and its 2023 sequel, serves as executive producer. The miniseries premiered on HBO Max.[12][13][14] The characters Mera, Nuidis 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
- Courtright and Halpern-Graser are co-executive producers.
