His future as Aquaman is questionable

Jason Momoa's future as Aquaman is up in the air, as he hints at his potential exit from the role in an interview with "Entertainment Tonight." The Hollywood star expresses a desire to continue playing the character but acknowledges that DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran are looking to reshape the superhero universe and start anew. According to Momoa, the fate of Aquaman in the new DC Universe depends on the audience's response to "Aquaman: Lost Kingdom."

Momoa is a devoted fan of the character and hopes to play Aquaman for many years, even considering a ten-year journey. However, the DC bosses are not yet considering a potential sequel to "Lost Kingdom." Instead, they will first assess the public's reaction to the film, which is set to hit cinemas on December 21. If "Lost Kingdom" performs well at the box office like its 2018 predecessor, Momoa may have fewer reasons to worry about his future as Aquaman.

In the transition to the new DC Universe, Momoa has been cast in a different role. He will star as Lobo, a DC Comics character known for his brutal and chaotic nature, in the film "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" (2026). Momoa is excited about this new direction and feels that Lobo is a better fit for his acting style.

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The plans for Jason Momoa's Aquaman role in DC's reshaped superhero universe, as revealed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, are as follows:

1. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" was released in 2023, despite negative reviews and lower box office performance than the first film. Regardless, it marked Momoa's final appearance as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) produced by DC Films.
2. Momoa's departure from Aquaman in favor of Lobo was driven by the transition to the new DC Universe (DCU) under James Gunn and Peter Safran. Momoa's involvement in the DCU will continue with Lobo.
3. While no official announcement has been made regarding a possible Aquaman sequel within the DCU, Jason Momoa has expressed interest in playing other characters in the new universe, such as Lobo.