Aquaman: King of Atlantis image offers first look at HBO Max animated series

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

It was announced early last year that Aquaman director James Wan would be returning to the realm of Atlantis in order to executive produce a three-part animated mini-series for HBO Max titled Aquaman: King of Atlantis, and now our first look at that series has finally arrived. Featuring Aquaman and Mera (who are sporting eyebrows that would make Peter Gallager and Eugene Levy blush), the animated style certainly looks different than anyone might have expected for the Aquaman cartoon, but I'm here for it.

Aquaman: King of Atlantis will begin as Arthur Curry takes "the throne of the underseas kingdom for the first time and discovers that it’s not easy being in charge — especially with a half-brother trying to take Atlantis for himself, surface dwellers causing problems under the sea, and ancient evils threatening danger perpetually. If Aquaman is to prove that he’s the right king for the job, he’ll have to learn some new skills and trust in the advice offered by scholar Vulko and Mera, the water-controlling princess who also happens to be the hero's on-again, off-again love interest." Sarah Aubrey, head of Original Content for HBO Max, said, "This DC property is a fan-favorite rich with well-known characters and dynamic storylines. On the heels of Warner Bros. Pictures’ box office smash hit, we are certain Aquaman: King of Atlantis will be an exciting addition to our already robust slate of kids and family programming."

As far as Aquaman's live-action adventures go, Warner Bros. have a sequel in the works as well as a spin-off featuring The Trench, the terrifying amphibious creatures who were seen attacking Aquaman and Mera in first film.