The DC Universe has had countless peaks and valleys since it burst onto the scene with Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. During its early years, James Wan’s Aquaman seemed to prove what the franchise was capable of, as it was a critical and box office success. The long-awaited sequel The Lost Kingdom will arrive this December, and it’s coming after the disappointing financial performance of projects like Black Adam and The Flash. And Mera actress Amber Heard recently spoke about the “pressure” of Aquaman 2’s release in the midst of a few DC missteps.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was filmed back in 2021, with Heard reprising her role as the superpowered heroine Mera. The project’s release has been delayed a number of times, and now it’s set to arrive for the Holiday Season. There have been rumors about Mera’s reduced role, although it’s unclear if they’re actually true or not. Heard recently spoke to Deadline about the DC sequel arriving after a few box office bombs, offering:
