Arthur Curry, also known by his superhero moniker Aquaman, is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. He is portrayed by American actor Jason Momoa. Originally appearing as a cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the character has a prominent role in the film Justice League and its director's cut, and is later the subject of his own film Aquaman. Momoa also appeared in the first season finale of the HBO Max series Peacemaker. The DCEU marks Aquaman's first portrayal in cinema, with his character having been re-imagined as compared to his comics counterpart.