Summary
- The events of Justice League and Aquaman are key to understanding Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom; the films explain Atlantis' backstory, Aquaman's origins, and Black Manta's reason for swearing revenge on Aquaman.
- In James Wan's Aquaman, the titular hero trains with Vulko, falls in love with Mera, fights his brother Orm, and claims Atlan's Trident to become the King of Atlantis.
- In Justice League, Aquaman becomes a founding member of the titular superhero team, helps defeat Steppenwolf, and learns what it means to be a hero.