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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Decoding the Credits Scene and Its Implications for DC's Future

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Decoding the Credits Scene and Its Implications for DC's Future

"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," the latest installment in the DC Comics universe, brings back the beloved character Arthur Curry, played by Jason Momoa. This action-packed film, filled with necromancy, zombies, and a sonic death gun, takes Aquaman on a thrilling journey across diverse terrains, tackling themes of global warming and racial prejudice.

The movie, rich in adventure and finality, raises questions about the future of Aquaman and the broader DC Comics onscreen universe.

The film's credits scene, a humorous callback to an earlier joke, features Aquaman freeing his brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) from a desert jail, a harsh environment for Atlanteans. During their quest to combat David Kane a.k.a. Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), Aquaman teases Orm about his disdain for the surface world, highlighting the delights of hamburgers, beer, and tacos.

In a humorous twist, Aquaman tricks Orm into eating a cockroach, convincing him it's a delicacy.

This scene culminates in the credits with Orm finally enjoying a burger and beer, only to add a crushed cockroach to his meal, much to his satisfaction. This moment not only reflects Orm's changed perspective towards the surface world but also hints at the end of this Aquaman iteration.

Unlike typical credits scenes that set up future movies, this one leans towards humor and closure, with no looming threats or hints at another big adventure for Aquaman.

The recent appointment of James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios, and the announcement of a cinematic overhaul, casts doubt on the future of current DC heroes, including Aquaman.

With the sequels to "Shazam" and "The Flash" underperforming, the prospects for these characters' return seem uncertain. "Aquaman 2's" credits scene, focusing on a light-hearted moment rather than setting up a sequel, further suggests a possible conclusion to this chapter of the DC Universe.

Davy