Unless something truly crazy happens , Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomwill be the final film in the DC Extended Universe that began 10 eld ago with Zack Snyder’sMan of Steel . It was a universe dominated by Snyder ’s decision , which resulted in somememorable highsandembarrassing lows . And while Lost Kingdom completely disregard that it ’s part of that universe of discourse in every way , leaving all open doubtfulness about its dweller unswayed , it ’s actually a hopeful , fitting ending for that universe of discourse , especiallysince a young one is on the way .
early on on in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom , Arthur Curry / Aquaman ( Jason Momoa ) explain his belief that the underwater kingdom of Atlantis should reveal themselves to the surface humankind in an effort to blend resources and spare the planet . After all , everyone lives on the same planet , and clime change and defilement that ’s touch the Earth’s surface is impacting the seas too . His council initially disdain this , but after he defeat the ancient , evil , frozen king whose plan was to own a homo to get him to warm the planet up enough to release him , the tide exchange .
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom then ends with the historic DCEU news of Atlantis let out itself to the macrocosm . As Atlantian ship arise in the pee near downtown Manhattan , we see Arthur give a force out manner of speaking on Ellis Island about how , together , the open and seas can aid save the planet . He then ends it by boldly proclaiming , “ I am Aquaman ! ” before return to the sea .
Arthur and Orm in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.Image: Warner Bros.
In this minute , no , we do n’t jazz how badly the Flash have a go at it up the multiverses , who ’s still a penis of the Justice League , or the whereabouts of Jared Leto ’s Joker . This moment arise above all that . It leaves the DCEU in a place where the world is going to be preserve . Atlantian technology , mixed with human technology , will be able to reverse mood change and make it so the entire planet can keep living on for all those fictional character and others . It ’s a promising ending . A fitting termination . And one that says , “ Hey James Gunn . This world is good now if you want to begin a new one . ”
Plus , that the film ends with Arthur screaming “ I am Aquaman ” as one of the last lines in the DCEU is a dainty parallel to the beginning of another cinematic universe , the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Do n’t forget , that begin when Tony Stark declared “ I am Iron Man , ” a statement that changed the macrocosm for the better . Here , Arthur similarly embraces his true personal identity and does the same .
swot like us who follow every little contingent of the plots of cinematic world such as these might not be particularly quenched by how the DCEU ended . We conceive , however , that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom did as estimable a job as one can suppose in fill up this chapter in a positive , meaningful style , while also not occupy about the little inside information . Leave those to your resource . This world is fine .
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