Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Blood is thicker than water.
Overview
After the events of Justice League: War, Ocean Master and Black Manta have declared a war against the surface in retaliation of the aftermath of Apokoliptian-tyrant Darkseid's planetary invasion. Queen Atlanna seeks out her other son, Ocean Master’s half-brother Arthur Curry, a half-human with aquatic powers with no knowledge of his Atlantean heritage, to restore balance. Living with powers he doesn’t understand and seeing the danger around him, Curry takes steps to embrace his destiny, joining the Justice League, and with his new teammates he battles to save Earth from total destruction.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis is based on Geoff Johns' New 52 comic book run of Aquaman. It continues to build upon the revamped version of the character introduced in the comics.
- The movie offers a compelling adaptation of the Justice League's encounter with Atlantis, blending action, adventure, and underwater fantasy.
- The animation is visually stunning, showcasing intricate details in the Atlantean architecture and sea creatures.
- The voice cast includes well-known actors like Matt Lanter as Arthur Curry / Aquaman, Nathan Fillion as Thomas Curry, and Julie Nathanson as Mera.
- The movie explores themes of leadership, responsibility, and the consequences of war.
Fun Facts
- In the movie, Atlanteans have a unique language that is spoken throughout the film. This language was created specifically for this animated project.
- Cyborg's design in this movie is different from his appearance in other Justice League media. His sleeker design was influenced by the New 52 comics.
- The voice of Ocean Master, John Rhys-Davies, also voiced Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.