Amber Heard's Role in Question as 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Prepares for Release

The sequel, marking the end of the current DC Extended Universe, hints at major character deaths and faces the test of superhero fatigue in China.

Amber Heard, who plays Mera in 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom', is notably absent from the latest trailer, sparking speculation about her role in the film following her high-profile defamation lawsuit against ex-husband Johnny Depp.
The sequel to the 2018 film 'Aquaman' is set to be the last installment of the DC Extended Universe before James Gunn and Peter Safran launch their new multimedia DC Universe.
The new trailer hints at the death of an important character, possibly Aquaman's father, Tom Curry, and the potential endangerment of Aquaman's infant son, following a dark storyline from the comics.
The film is set to release in China on December 20, two days before its North American release, testing the market amid reports of superhero fatigue in the country.
Despite negative buzz and production challenges, director James Wan remains optimistic about the film, stating that he's learned to filter out negativity and focus on the film itself.