Extended trailer of 'Aquaman' makes a big splash

Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

MOVIE TRAILERS, by definition, contains spoilers so let this be a warning: 

SPOILERS AHEAD!

Just a few days after releasing the first official trailer of Aquaman, Warner Bros is giving us an extended look - 5 minutes worth - of the DC hero's upcoming adventure starring Kanaka American Jason Momoa in the title role. (Kanaka=Native Hawaiian)

Directed by James Wan (Furiious 7), the "action-adventure quest" looks spectacular!

The movie follows Arthur Curry (Momoa), the reluctant ruler of Atlantis, who is grappling with his human and Atlantean heritage. Amber Heard stars as Mera, the queen of Atlantis and a superpowered being in her own right, while Patrick Wilson plays Orm/Ocean Master, Aquaman’s half-brother who wants the throne for himself.

Taking a cue from the more successful films from Marvel, it appears that Aquaman will have a lighter tone -- more like Wonder Woman, than the deadly serious Batman -- as revealed in the banter between Amber Heard's Meera and Momoa's Curry. Aquaman's sarcasm and irreverence was first revealed in Justice League.

First introduced in Batman v. Superman, Aquaman returned in Justice League Part One in  2017 before getting his own solo adventure in the upcoming Aquaman. He will reappear again teaming up with his superhero pals in Justice League Part Two slated for the summer of 2019.

Aquaman hits theaters on Dec. 21, 2018, just in time for Christmas.

For an exra added treat, take a look at this trailer narrated by the director.

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