Jason Momoa Squashes the Notion of a DC/Marvel Rivalry: ‘I Don’t Really Compare’ (Exclusive Video)
thewrap.com“Aqaman and the Lost Kingdom” next May.The follow-up finds much of the original cast – including Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – reprising their roles, with Ben Affleck also making an appearance as Bruce Wayne/Batman.While the Marvel Cinematic Universe got off the ground fairly smoothly, solidifying itself as a well-oiled machine by the time they got to 2012’s “The Avengers,” the interconnected universe of DC films has had a tougher time taking liftoff.
Originally, the “DCEU” as it’s called was being shepherded by Zack Snyder, but after the disappointing critical and commercial performance of “Batman v.
Superman,” the production of Snyder’s team-up movie “Justice League” went south, resulting in him being replaced as director and eventually releasing his (far superior) “Snyder Cut” on HBO Max years later.That’s not to say DC hasn’t been without its bright spots, “Aquaman” among them. “Wonder Woman” was also acclaimed and well-received at the box office, and “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer/director James Gunn’s 2021 film “The Suicide Squad” was well-received also.
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