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2024 The film was nominated for Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature at the 22nd Visual Effects Society Awards, specifically for the character T.O.P.O. the Octopus.
2024 Jason Momoa and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom were nominated for Favorite Movie Actor and Favorite Movie, respectively, at the Kids' Choice Awards.
March 12 2024 Released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD, including behind-the-scenes featurettes and special features.
March 3 2024 Identified as the most-watched film on streaming for the week of February 26 - March 3, with 685 million minutes watched according to Nielsen Media Research.
February 27 2024 Released on Warner Bros. streaming service Max.
January 23 2024 Released on digital download by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
2023 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom received negative reviews from critics, with mixed audience reception. CinemaScore audiences gave the film an average grade of 'B', tied for the lowest in the DCEU.
2023 The film was noted for highlighting climate change themes, though critics found the approach 'earnest if clumsy' and somewhat derivative.
2023 Jason Momoa was nominated for Action Movie Star of the Year at the 49th People's Choice Awards for his role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
December 2023 Jason Momoa casts doubt on reprising his role as Aquaman, suggesting the character's future depends on the reception of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
December 22 2023 WaterTower Music released the official soundtrack album featuring Rupert Gregson-Williams' musical score for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
December 22 2023 Film is released in the United States, ultimately grossing $439 million worldwide against a production budget of $205–215 million.
December 22 2023 Film released in the United States in multiple formats including IMAX, 3D, 4DX, and ScreenX.
December 20 2023 Film released in China.
December 19 2023 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premiered at a fan event screening at the Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles, with James Wan and Jason Momoa attending after blue carpet photo calls in London, Beijing, and Los Angeles.
December 19 2023 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premieres at a fan event at the Grove in Los Angeles.
November 2023 Cast resumed marketing activities after the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
November 17 2023 The song 'Deep End' by X Ambassadors was released as a single for the film.
October 2023 No actors from Zack Snyder's DCEU films are expected to reprise their roles in the new DCU, with Momoa in talks to portray Lobo.
October 2023 The film's release was delayed by two days to December 22, 2023.
September 2023 Director James Wan clarified that the film would not be connected to previous DCEU films due to uncertainty about its release in relation to The Flash.
September 2023 Director James Wan expresses interest in potentially directing a sequel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom after a long break.
September 14 2023 First theatrical trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was officially released.
June 2023 Final reshoots conclude, with significant changes made to the film's narrative.
June 2023 Third set of reshoots occurred in New Zealand over five days, completed in four days, increasing the film's budget to $215 million.
April 2023 The film's release date was moved forward five days to December 20, 2023.
April 2023 First trailer showcased at Warner Bros.' CinemaCon panel, highlighting the relationship between Arthur and Orm.
January 2023 Jason Momoa stated he had shot scenes with multiple actors as Batman, unsure which would be in the final cut.
January 2023 Jason Momoa states he would 'always be Aquaman' but feels he could portray other characters.
December 2022 Warner Bros. considers ending the Aquaman film series and potentially recasting Jason Momoa as Lobo after Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
October 2022 Michael Keaton's cameo was reportedly cut from the film, and the film's budget reached $205 million during production.
October 2022 James Gunn and Peter Safran were hired as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios, beginning to develop a new eight-to-ten-year plan for the DC Universe.
August 2022 Film's release date was delayed, with Wan revealing additional concept art at this time.
August 2022 Warner Bros. delayed the film to December 25, 2023, to help spread out marketing and distribution costs.
July 2022 Jason Momoa revealed that Ben Affleck was reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman for reshoots at Warner Bros. Studios backlot in Burbank, California.
July 2022 First round of reshoots begins, with plans to alter the storyline and reduce some actors' roles.
June 2022 Final writing credits were revealed: Johnson-McGoldrick received screenplay credit, while Wan, Johnson-McGoldrick, Momoa, and Sibbett received story credit.
May 2022 During the Depp v. Heard defamation trial, DC Films president Walter Hamada testifies about potential recasting of Mera and the film's development as a buddy comedy focused on Aquaman and Orm's relationship.
April 2022 James Wan promoted the film at Warner Bros.' CinemaCon panel, showing a recorded message from Jason Momoa and brief film footage.
April 2022 Discovery, Inc. and WarnerMedia merged to become Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), with David Zaslav as president and CEO, initiating a potential restructuring of DC Entertainment.
March 2022 Warner Bros. adjusted its release schedule, moving Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom to March 17, 2023, to allow more time for visual effects work.
February 2022 First footage from the film was released as part of a Warner Bros. teaser for their 2022 DC film slate.
January 2022 Principal photography concludes, with additional filming locations including New Zealand.
January 12 2022 Filming officially wrapped in Malibu, Los Angeles, with Nicole Kidman confirmed to have reprised her role as Atlanna.
December 9 2021 Production concluded its UK shooting and moved to Hawaii for on-location filming.
September 2021 Actors Pilou Asbæk (as Kordax), Randall Park (returning as Dr. Stephen Shin), Vincent Regan (as King Atlan), Jani Zhao (as Stingray), and Indya Moore (as Karshon) were confirmed for the film.
September 2021 Location shooting occurred at Saunton Sands beach in Devon, Piccadilly in London, and Jersey City, New Jersey.
August 2021 Rupert Gregson-Williams confirmed he would return to compose the musical score for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, following his work on the first Aquaman film and Wonder Woman (2017).
August 2021 At DC FanDome 2021, concept art and behind-the-scenes footage from the film's production were revealed to the public.
June 2021 James Wan officially announced the film's title as 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom', and Temuera Morrison confirmed his return as Thomas Curry, Aquaman's father.

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