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American animated superhero miniseries
Aquaman: King of Atlantis
Genre Based on Developed by
Victor Courtright
Marly Halpern-Graser
Directed by Keith Pakiz Starring Composer Matthew Janszen
[1] Country of origin United States Original language English
No. of episodes 3 Executive producers Running time 45 min. Production companies Network Release October 14 (2021-10-14 ) – October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28 )
Aquaman: King of Atlantis is an American
animated television
miniseries produced by
James Wan for the streaming service
HBO Max (now Max), based on the
DC Comics character
Aquaman .
[2] The series is produced by
DC Entertainment ,
Warner Bros. Animation and
Atomic Monster . 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]
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]
Alongside trusted allies Mera and Vulko, King Aquaman 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.
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)
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)
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 ,
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]
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a
b Courtright and Halpern-Graser are co-executive producers.
^
a
b Hersko, Tyler (July 22, 2020).
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Gizmodo .
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^ Keller, Joel (October 18, 2021).
"Stream It Or Skip It: ' Aquaman: King Of Atlantis ' On HBO Max, A Wacky Animated Continuation Of Aquaman's DCEU Story" .
Decider .
Archived from the original on July 28, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2021 .
^ Bullet News Staff (October 27, 2021).
"Aquaman: King Of Atlantis Review: The crazy animated sequel to the DCEU Aquaman saga" . Bullet News .
Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2021 .
^ Shaunette, Morgan (October 11, 2021).
"Aquaman: King of Atlantis Debuts First Four Minutes Online" .
Comic Book Resources .
Archived from the original on July 28, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2021 .
^
"Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo" . 10 September 2021.
Archived from the original on 19 May 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2021 .
^
"WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19" . September 2021.
Archived from the original on 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2021-09-01 .
^
"Warner Refits 'Aquaman: King of Atlantis' into Movie for Home Release" . 24 March 2022.
Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022 .
^
"News Bytes: Blue Sky's Farewell to Scrat, 'Prince of Tennis' Tix, 'King of Atlantis' Redated & More" . 15 April 2022.
Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2022 .
^
"HBO Max Titles Pulled: Aquaman, Close Enough, Infinity Train & More" . 17 August 2022.
Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022 .
^
a
b
c
" "Dune", "The Many Saints Of Newark", The Third Season Of "Succession", And The Final Season Of "Insecure" Arrive On HBO Max This October" .
WarnerMedia . September 23, 2021.
Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021 .
^
a
b Boucher, Geoff (2020-01-15).
" 'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA" . Deadline .
Archived from the original on 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-05-12 .
^ Tara Bennett; Benjamin Bullard (2020-01-15).
"Animated Aquaman coming to HBO Max - plus Green Lantern details & more" . SYFY WIRE .
Archived from the original on 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2020-05-12 .
^
"James Wan producing animated 'Aquaman' for HBO Max" . UPI .
Archived from the original on 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-12 .
^ Boucher, Geoff (January 15, 2020).
" 'Aquaman: King Of Atlantis': HBO Max Greenlights James Wan's Animated Mini-Series – TCA" .
Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021 .
^
HBO Max Reveals First Image for Upcoming Aquaman: King of Atlantis Animated Series - IGN , 18 February 2021,
archived from the original on 2021-02-18, retrieved 2021-02-19
^
"WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19" . September 2021.
Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2021-09-01 .
^
"Watch: DC's Aquaman Makes a Splash in First 'King of Atlantis' Promo" . 10 September 2021.
Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021 .
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