Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Will Be a Standalone Film

In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, director James Wan confirmed that the upcoming sequel to Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, will be a standalone film.

"Well, Aquaman – even the first film – has always been a very standalone film," Wan said. "That was always our approach: that it kind of lives in its own world, and that's kind of how we've approached The Lost Kingdom as well."

This means that the film will not be directly connected to any other DC films, such as The Batman or The Flash. Instead, it will focus on the story of Aquaman and Mera as they explore the lost kingdom of Atlantis.

"We're not really crossing over with anything," Wan said. "It's really just a standalone Aquaman story."

This is a departure from the original plan for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which was originally intended to be part of a larger DC cinematic universe. However, Wan said that the decision to make the film a standalone film was made in order to give the filmmakers more creative freedom.

"We just felt like this story worked better if it was its own thing," Wan said. "We didn't want to be beholden to anything."

The decision to make Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom a standalone film has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some fans are disappointed that the film will not be connected to the larger DC cinematic universe, while others are excited that the filmmakers will have more creative freedom.

Only time will tell whether Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be a success. However, the film's standalone status could help it to appeal to a wider audience.

Here are some of the pros and cons of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom being a standalone film:

Pros:

• More creative freedom for the filmmakers
• The film can appeal to a wider audience
• The film can avoid the continuity errors that have plagued other superhero films

Cons:

• The film may feel disconnected from the larger DC cinematic universe
• The film may not be as exciting for fans who are invested in the larger universe

Overall, the decision to make Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom a standalone film is a gamble. However, it could also be a wise move that allows the film to stand on its own merits.