Aquaman isn’t just ruling the waves, he is the current king of the worldwide box office. The latest DC movie has passed $ 640million and some are predicting it could be the first Warner Bros DC Extended Universe release to pass one billion. No wonder confident talk is already focussed on the inevitable sequel. The single end credit scene clearly sets up a major storyline for the future. Eagle-eyed fans spotted a clever Justice League Ester Egg which director James Wan has already acknowledged.
Leading man Jason Momoa has said he is keen for a Justice League crossover and vocally denounced reports that Henry Cavill is stepping down as Superman.
However, when asked who he would like Aquaman to team up with next, he picked two other members of the Justice League – Wonder Woman and Flash.
Now a new screengrab from the movie has spotted a cheeky reference to the Aquaman Wonder Woman Flashpoint storyline.
Is this really on the cards? Mera will not be happy.
The cheeky newspaper clipping is seen on the wall in Doctor Shin’s makeshift lab.
Arthur Curry and Diana Prince have a relationship in the alternate Flashpoint universe. Furthermore, the only official reports about the solo Flash movie, including comments by Ezra Miller, have spoken of the Flashpoint storyline.
Is this clipping just a cheeky fan Easter Egg from director James Wan, or a sneaky clue about what could be coming next?
Momoa has also revealed he already pitched the opening scene of Aquaman 2 to Warner Bros executives.
The end credit scene appears to be setting up the return of Black Manta, aided by Shin, as the main antagonist, but much could change in the next few years.
The exact shape of the future DCEU is unclear, with persistent reports that Cavill and Ben Affleck’s Batman will exit.
The Flash movie remain far off, with no preproduction dates in place. Following Wonder Woman 2 and Shazam! next year, anything is possible.
However, an Aquaman Wonder Woman romance remains unlikely and this Easter Egg seems certain to be simply an in-joke piece of fun.
AQUAMAN IS OUT NOW.
