Both Momoa and director James Wan are back for the sequel, with Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Temuera Morrison also reprising their roles. But there are also plenty of new things to look forward to in the sequel, including a darker tone that Wan has said is inspired by cult-classic Italian horror movie Planet of the Vampires. This influence goes hand in hand with the title of the movie itself, which some eagle-eyed fans have pointed out could be a reference to Necrus, a militaristic rival underwater kingdom introduced in the comics in the ’60s. Taking the Aquaman franchise into darker territory does seem like a departure, but the fact this is being handled by a horror veteran like Wan should inspire a bit of confidence. Momoa has revealed one other change for the sequel: a brand-new suit that is drastically different to the one he wore in the first movie. “Second round. New suit. More action,” wrote Momoa on Instagram where he posted a first look of the new costume. Check it out below: Overall, the suit looks somewhat closer to the armor wore by Arthur in Justice League, which opted for a green suit with armor-like gold trim. Yes, fans who preferred Wan’s more colorful (and faithful to the comics) approach to Aquaman’s look might find the new suit a bit underwhelming. But a billion dollars later, Wan’s earned our trust. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom opens on Dec. 16, 2022.
