Aquaman

RELEASED 25 Jul 20060h 42m · 1 episodes★ 8.0 TMDB

A young twenty-something diver living in the Florida Keys discovers he has the power to breathe underwater.

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4 titles to watch before Aquaman — 165h 4m in total.

Super FriendsOptional background99h 57m★ 7.8
A separate adaptation of Aquaman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Aquaman’s story continuity.
The All-New Super Friends HourOptional background60h★ 7.5
A separate adaptation of Aquaman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Aquaman’s story continuity.
The Super Powers Team: Galactic GuardiansOptional background5h★ 8.3
A separate adaptation of Aquaman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Aquaman’s story continuity.
The Aquaman & Friends Action HourOptional background0h 7m★ 5.5
A separate adaptation of Aquaman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Aquaman’s story continuity.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Aquaman is title 31 of 63 in our Live-action Elseworlds viewing sequence. Start with the sole pilot of this separate live-action Aquaman adaptation, starring Justin Hartley as Arthur Curry. It introduces his aquatic powers and Atlantean origins. No earlier DC adaptation is required viewing.

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