There are still a lot of questions surrounding the future of DC Comics’ movie universe, especially as Warner Bros. Pictures has found success in films like Shazam! and Joker. But the future of Aquaman is still in question, as there’s still no word on plans for the inevitable sequel after Jason Momoa’s star turn made over $1 billion at the box office. Now one of the stars of the first film is opening up about the plans for Aquaman 2, which will once again focus on the underwater exploits of the new King of Atlantis – and he’ll be taking on a familiar threat.

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is currently starring in HBO’s sequel series to Watchmen, but he was asked about his possible return as Black Manta for Aquaman 2.

“Aquaman 2 is happening! It is happening, and we can look for that, I believe, in 2022,” Abdul-Mateen said during an interview with Uproxx. “So I’m excited to be part of that. Black Manta will be back, and hopefully, he’ll be causing a lot more trouble than he did in the first one.”

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