Aquaman (2018)

True leadership isn't about birthright - it's about proving you're worthy of the people you're meant to serve. James Wan's "Aquaman" tells the origin story of Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa), son of a lighthouse keeper (Temuera Morrison) and Atlanna (Nicole Kidman), queen of Atlantis. Atlanna fled an arranged marriage and found love with Tom Curry in Maine, but was forced to return to the sea to protect her family. Torn between two worlds, Arthur has spent his life avoiding his royal heritage - until his power-hungry half-brother, King Orm (Patrick Wilson), threatens to unite the undersea kingdoms and wage war on the surface world. With help from fierce princess Mera (Amber Heard) and his mentor, Vulko (Willem Dafoe), Arthur sets out on a quest for the legendary Trident of Atlan, all while dodging the vengeful Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). The quest takes them from the Sahara Desert to a picturesque village in Sicily and the terrifying depths of the Trench. Dolph Lundgren plays Mera's father, King Nereus, and Julie Andrews voices the ancient sea monster Karathen. Its underwater worlds are dazzling, filled with glowing cities, armored sharks and seahorse cavalry. The film earned more than $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film based on a DC Comics character.