19 Apr, 2023
By FactsWow Team
The inclusion of Namor and his underwater civilization in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has sparked debate about whether the film can truly be considered a portrayal of the lost city of Atlantis. While there may be differing opinions, the movie does tick enough boxes to merit consideration.
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Released in 1978, the British film 'Warlords of the Deep' charts the thrilling expedition of a tenacious professor and his son on a mission to prove the existence of the legendary city of Atlantis. It uncovers the tantalizing clues; relentless sea monsters hinder their progress.
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In the third Hotel Transylvania film, Drac and his monstrous crew embark on a cruise to Atlantis, a popular vacation spot for creatures. To their surprise, they find the fabled city transformed into a bustling casino, a unique twist on its traditional portrayal.
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Ron Howard's 1985 science-fiction film 'Cocoon' envisions Atlantis as an abandoned alien outpost submerged beneath the sea. The movie delves into the struggles of the remaining extraterrestrial inhabitants as they strive to return to their homes while shedding light on societal ageism.
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In the fourth Ice Age film, Manny and his friends set off to find their families after a cataclysmic event divides them. Meanwhile, Scrat the Squirrel's misadventures lead him to stumble upon Atlantis, adding an unexpected twist to the franchise's beloved B-story.
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Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa, depicts the reluctant superhero's quest to claim Atlantis' throne from his half-brother, Orm. The underwater city is portrayed as a bustling metropolis with humanoid inhabitants, including sentient creatures and musical drum-playing denizens.
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Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire is less acclaimed but cherished by its fans as an animated adventure. It follows an expedition's quest to uncover the mythical city of Atlantis, initially believed to be fictional. However, greed takes hold when they finally find it, and some crew members seek to exploit its power for personal gain.
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The 1959 adaptation of Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' is a renowned film featuring stars like James Mason, Pat Boone, and Diane Baker, setting a benchmark for Verne adaptations that continued into the next century.
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Dwayne Johnson takes the lead in the sequel to the 2008 reboot of Journey to the Center of the Earth, joined by Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson. The film follows their quest to find Atlantis as it resurfaces after seven decades beneath the ocean, taking audiences on an adventure-filled ride.
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