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Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom is set to release this weekend, and critics have already been weighing in on the sequel to the 2018 film.Based on the DC character, Aquaman, and directed by James Wan, the film features an ensemble cast including Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.The movie joins Arthur Curry/Aquaman as he juggles his duties as king with being a father and a member of the Justice League. Black Manta returns as the villain, still eager to avenge his father’s death and take Aquaman down.Reviews from critics so far have been generally poor, with the movie currently scoring a 37 per cent rating on review aggregator, Rotten Tomatoes.Empire gave the movie two stars, and called it a “disappointing send-off that sees the DCEU (DC Extended Universe) go out with a squelch rather than a splash”.Meanwhile, The Independent rated the film one star, calling the franchise “brainless”.

No red carpet, no premiere, minimal press, the press tour for “Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom” is a rather sad ending to the DC Extended Universe [DCEU] first started by Zack Snyder with “Man Of Steel” in 2013.

Things started out so well for the DC Extended Universe, but the muted release of this sequel to director James Wan‘s 2018 “Aquaman” marks the end of the line for it. The first film grossed $1.15 billion.

The DCEU (the DC Extended Universe) is coming to an end this week with “Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom” (read our review). From there, it’s being rebooted as the DCU by DC Studios and its co-CEO filmmakers James Gunn and Peter Safran.

the popular 2018 original.DC heads Peter Safran and James Gunn are hard at work on revamping the entire stumbling franchise, starting with a shiny new “Superman,” but first they had to waste precious time finessing the problem-plagued and oh-so-five-years-ago “Aquaman 2.”Adding to their headaches, the studio was forced to deal with Amber Heard, who played A-man’s girlfriend, Mera, in the first film, but is now best known for her pass-the-popcorn Johnny Depp defamation trial. What did director James Wan do? He kept Heard, but gave her character a sidelining injury within the first 40 minutes.The lazy “Lost Kingdom” is built on such compromises and dodges.

In Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directed by James Wan, and written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick Jason Momoa reprises his role as Arthur Curry, diving back into the deep and turbulent waters of superhero cinema. With an ensemble cast including Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Nicole Kidman, and Temuera Morrison, the film navigates through a series of high-stakes conflicts, both personal and global. However, it’s not just the seas that are stormy; the film itself walks a messy path of narrative and visual execution.

had a very awkward interaction with Jason Momoa after the “Aquaman” star began performing a NSFW movement during an appearance on her talk show.Momoa, who was on to promote “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” gave Clarkson, 41, a behind-the-scenes look at one of the sequences that had the action star gyrating atop a saddle of an invisible creature that would be generated into the film. “What training was that for?” the “American Idol” alum asked. “That’s how you go faster.

Jason Momoa poses with his trident while attending the L.A. fan screening of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

With the release of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” this week, Warner Bros. long, disappointing year of superhero films comes to a merciful end.

Jason Momoa opened up about what he ate while bringing a superhero to life.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com Jacob Elordi will host “Saturday Night Live” on Jan. 290 with Reneé Rapp as his musical guest. Elordi is currently starring in the Amazon film “Saltburn” and in the A24 feature “Priscilla” where he played American legend Elvis.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jason Momoa is no longer feeling too optimistic about playing Aquaman in the future. The actor is reprising his superhero role in Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which might be Momoa’s swan song as the character on the big screen. Momoa was cast as Aquaman in the DC Universe, playing the character in “Justice League” and “Aquaman,” but the property is now being rebooted by new DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Jason Momoa has cast doubt on his future in DC films following Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom.The actor discussed the likelihood of returning as Aquaman with Entertainment Tonight, where he explained that the decision is up in the air after James Gunn and Peter Safran were appointed as co-CEOs of DC Studios.“I don’t necessarily want it to be the end… [but] I don’t think it’s really, like, a choice,” Momoa said.“The truth of it is, I mean, if the audience loves it, then there’s a possibility. But right now, I’m like, ‘It’s not looking too good.'”He added: “I love this character and [I would want to] play it for a long time.

Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson are bringing their new DC Universe movie to London!

Japanese studio Toho, producer of current box office hit Godzilla Minus One, is paying $225M to acquire a 25% stake in producer-distributor Fifth Season. 

Jason Momoa and director James Wan are promoting their new movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!

Lele Pons and her Dancing With the Stars castmate and winner Xochitl Gomez get into the Christmas spirit with Harry Jowsey. Anitta shares a behind the scenes look of the filming of her new music video, “BELLAKEO” with Peso Pluma. JLo shares the struggle of presaving her own song.

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Myers has a closed a deal we hear to star in Warner Bros and Legendary’s Minecraft feature film.

Ethan Shanfeld Emma Stone joined “Saturday Night Live‘s” coveted Five-Timers Club this Saturday, and was welcomed into “SNL her-story” by Tina Fey and Candice Bergen during her monologue. Fey and Bergen gifted Stone with the iconic Five-Timers Club jacket, which Stone joked had a joint in the pocket. “That must be Woody Harrelson’s jacket,” Bergen quipped.

EXCLUSIVE: We hear on good authority that Max Peacemaker star Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen are joining the cast of Warner Bros. and Legendary‘s Minecraft movie.

Jason Momoa holds up a bottle of his Meili Vodka during a celebration event with his best friend and co-founder Blaine Halvorson at Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails on Monday (November 20) in West Hollywood, Calif.

Colin Jost made a sweet gesture for Dana and Paula Carvey following news of their son Dex’s death.

This year has really been an odd (and ultimately bad) year for DC superhero films. Even when you take the quality of the products out of the picture, the box office results from each DC superhero film from this year (including “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” “The Flash,” and “Blue Beetle”) has been abysmal.

John Oliver took a jab at Apple TV+ during the latest episode of his HBO show Last Week Tonight.

Noah Kahan is reacting to the announcement that he will be Saturday Night Live‘s musical guest for the first time!

Jason Momoa just made all of our Saturday nights a little extra LIVE!

died last week at the age of 32.“Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost held up a sign that read, “We love you Dana and Paula,” to support the couple at the end of Saturday’s “SNL” episode, which was hosted by Jason Momoa. Dex died from an accidental drug overdose on Nov. 15.

Tate McRae has performed her hits ‘Greedy’ and ‘Grave’ on this week’s Saturday Night Live – watch her appearance on the show below.McRae was appearing on the long-running US Saturday night show alongside host Jason Momoa.Last week’s musical guests on the show were Boygenius alongside host Timothée Chalamet. The band made a cameo with Chalamet in a sketch where all four were dressed up as Troye Sivan, parodying his ‘Got Me Started’ dance.Check out McRae’s performances in full here:Earlier this month, McRae announced plans to release a new album and embark on a world tour in 2024.‘Think Later’, the follow-up to her 2022 debut ‘I Used To Think I Could Fly’ will be released on December 8 via RCA Records.

Before Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs, there was another Battle of the Sexes. At least, that’s what happened in Saturday Night Live‘s revisionist history.

Jordan Moreau Bowen Yang played U.S. Representative George Santos, who found himself at the center of an investigation into his campaign donation spending, during the “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update. Santos was found by a House Ethics Committee report to have spent tens of thousands of campaign dollars on designer clothes and shoes, Botox, OnlyFans, personal trips and casino roulette tables.