<div><figure contenteditable="false" data-format="png" data-height="1424" data-hide="false" data-id="7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5" data-lightbox="true" data-recommend-id="image://7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5" data-recommended="false" data-width="2530" draggable="false"><div contenteditable="false" data-hide="false" data-hidecredit="false" data-imagerights="other-license" data-link-reference="" data-link-target="" data-syndicationrights="false"><p><span><div><picture><source media="(max-width: 37.31em)" srcset="https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5.jpg" type="image/jpeg"></source><source media="(min-width: 37.37em)" srcset="https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5.jpg" type="image/jpeg"></source><img alt="Image for article titled Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&amp;#39;s Latest Trailer Prepares the Underwater Royal Family for War" data-alt="Image for article titled Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&amp;#39;s Latest Trailer Prepares the Underwater Royal Family for War" data-anim-src="" data-chomp-id="7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5" data-format="png" src="https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5.jpg"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Image: DC Studios</figcaption></p></div><span data-format="png" data-height="1424" data-hide="false" data-id="7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5" data-lightbox="true" data-recommend-id="image://7ef96e29823c5ea62af9742ef218aee5" data-recommended="false" data-width="2530"></span></figure><div><p>Here’s a new look at <span><a data-ga="[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/aquaman-2-lost-kingdom-james-wan-film-influences-1850948188&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]" href="https://gizmodo.com/aquaman-2-lost-kingdom-james-wan-film-influences-1850948188"><em>Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom</em></a></span>, the final feature from Warner Bros.’ last era of DC films before we turn over to James Gunn’s new DC Studios franchise world.<br></br></p><div><div><div><div data-current="196087" data-playlist="196087,196019,196043"><div><div><div data-monetizable="true" data-position="sidebar" data-video-blog-id="4" data-video-duration="365" data-video-id="196087" data-video-network="gizmodo" data-video-title="“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Policeâ€ | AI Unlocked"><div><p>“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Policeâ€ | AI Unlocked</p></div><video crossorigin="anonymous" disablepictureinpicture="" height="100%" muted="" playsinline="" preload="none" width="100%"><source data-src="https://vid.kinja.com/prod/196087/196087_240p.mp4" label="240p" type="video/mp4"></source><source data-src="https://vid.kinja.com/prod/196087/196087_480p.mp4" label="480p" type="video/mp4"></source><source data-src="https://vid.kinja.com/prod/196087/196087_720p.mp4" label="720p" type="video/mp4"></source><source data-src="https://vid.kinja.com/prod/196087/196087_1080p.mp4" label="1080p" type="video/mp4"></source><track kind="captions" label="English" src="https://kinja.com/api/videoupload/caption/21615.vtt" srclang="en"></track></video></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Directed by <span><a data-ga="[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/aquaman-two-james-wan-interview-topo-octopus-character-1850950748&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]" href="https://gizmodo.com/aquaman-two-james-wan-interview-topo-octopus-character-1850950748">James Wan</a></span>, the Jason Momoa starrer  drops in on the Curry clan going full Aquafam as Arthur and <span><a data-ga="[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https://gizmodo.com/amber-heard-aquaman-2-elon-musk-jason-momoa-dc-films-1850914605&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]" href="https://gizmodo.com/amber-heard-aquaman-2-elon-musk-jason-momoa-dc-films-1850914605">Mera (Amber Heard)</a></span> raise their kid in the little lighthouse shack along with grandpa (Temura Morrison), while grandma (patron saint of cinema Nicole Kidman) splits under the sea royal duties with her son. Things seem idyllic until Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) returns with the intention to end the royal family line; his plan to take over the kingdom involves making a deal with some really bad sea creatures. </p><p>The film is set to open on December 22; take a look at the new trailer below.</p><p>With Aquaman’s entire family under threat, even Orm (Patrick Wilson) is back to protect their claim to the throne—and most importantly, his little nephew, who gets taken by Black Manta. The estranged brothers must unite to protect their kingdom and family in what may be one last under the sea adventure for the Snyderverse era of DC pictures. </p><p>Watch<em> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom</em> in theaters<em> </em>on December 22.</p><hr></hr><p><em>Want more io9 news? 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