Earlier today,AquamanstarJason Momoarevealed that he recently read the script for this superhero adventure, praising the unique world that the King of Atlantis inhabits. The actor also teased that he’s recently started his training for the movie. And as it turns out, we now have a brief glimpse at some of the actor’s swordplay training, thanks to a new video. While we don’t get a detailed glimpse at the actor’s skills, it’s clear he’s training pretty hard for this latest addition to the DCEU.
This video was posted on Instagram by the athletic apparel company Hyperfly, which showsJason Momoaworking on his swordplay moves with three unidentified trainers at the 87Eleven facility, which was founded byJohn WickdirectorsChad StahelskiandDavid Leitch. The video isn’t terribly long, but it gives us a tiny glimpse into what kinds of sword fighting scenes we may see his characterArthur Curryengage in during this swashbuckling adventure. The actor may be training for quite some time, since a recent report claims that filming may not start for several months.
A report from September said that thisAquaman moviewill start filming this summer at Leavesden Studios in London, with principal photography also taking place on location in Australia. There was also another report in December that claimed directorJames Wanis prepping for a September shoot in Italy. No exact filming dates were given for these summer and fall shoots, but it’s possible thatJason Momoacould be training for the next several months to playAquaman, which hopefully means we may get to see more training videos like this before filming gets under way.
WhileJason Momoahas been in training, the cast is starting to come together, withTemeura Morrisonrecently entering talks to play Arthur Curry’s human father. If he does in fact sign on, he’ll join a cast that includesAmber Heardas Mera,Willem Dafoeas Nuidis Vulko,Patrick Wilsonas Orm,Nicole Kidmanas Atlanna andYahya Abdul-Mateen IIas Black Manta.James Wanis directing from a script byWill Beall. Warner Bros. recently pushedAquamanfrom a August 14, 2025 release date to June 10, 2025, which is currently the only movie slated for release on that date. It will open one week after Warner Bros.‘A Star Is Bornremake starringLady GagaandBradley Cooper.
DirectorJames Wanpreviously teased in interviews that the story has a lot of “action-romance” elements, comparing parts of the story to the 1980s classicRomancing the Stone. The director teased that the story begins with bothAquamanand Mera “not quite clicking with each other,” but then they grow closer throughout the movie. Hopefully we’ll find out filming stars, but until then, check out this new video featuringJason Momoa’s sword training.
