Aquaman

The King of Atlantis spent decades as the punchline of superhero jokes before making a splash on the big screen. Armed with a trident, a kingdom beneath the waves, and more attitude than many fans expected, Aquaman emerged as one of the defining heroes of DC's cinematic universe.

In this series, Now Playing Podcast follows Arthur Curry's journey across the DC Extended Universe, from his early appearances alongside Batman, Superman, and the Justice League to his solo adventures battling oceanic threats, family rivalries, and world-ending dangers from the depths. We review every DCEU film featuring Aquaman, charting the rise of a hero caught between two worlds: the surface he was raised in and the underwater kingdom that is his birthright.

From Zack Snyder's vision of the DC universe to the colorful, fantasy-driven world of Atlantis, we'll examine how Aquaman evolved from supporting player to billion-dollar box office star. Join us as we dive into the action, mythology, and spectacle of DC's most unlikely cinematic success story.