Who plays Black Manta in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?

Black Manta is played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

What are Black Manta's abilities?

Black Manta's abilities include advanced armor, energy beams, underwater combat, tactical planning, enhanced durability.

How is Black Manta connected to other characters?

Black Manta has 4 mapped relationships in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

What are the key facts about Black Manta?

Occupation: mercenary, martial artist, terrorist.

Who are Black Manta's family members and associates?

Aqualad (Child). Mera (Enemy). Aquaman (Enemy). Aqualad (Enemy). Secret Society of Super Villains (Member of). Suicide Squad (Member of). Legion of Doom (Member of). Injustice League (Member of). O.G.R.E. (Member of).

Black Manta — Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Character Profile

About Black Manta

High-tech pirate seeking revenge against Aquaman

Black Manta — Character Profile

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Advanced armor, Energy beams, Underwater combat, Tactical planning, Enhanced durability

Strength: 8/10
Intelligence: 8/10
Charisma: 5/10
Morality: 2/10
Influence: 6/10

Affiliations

Secret Society of Super Villains
Suicide Squad
Legion of Doom
Injustice League
O.G.R.E.
DC Universe

Quick Facts about Black Manta

Occupation: mercenary, martial artist, terrorist

Black Manta's Known Relations

Aqualad — Child
Mera — Enemy
Aquaman — Enemy
Aqualad — Enemy
Secret Society of Super Villains — Member of
Suicide Squad — Member of
Legion of Doom — Member of
Injustice League — Member of
O.G.R.E. — Member of

Black Manta appears in 3 titles

Character Facts

Played by: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Appears in: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (4)

Black Manta — Conflict Arch Enemy — Arthur (Jason Momoa)
Black Manta is Arthur's primary antagonist driven by a lifelong vendetta.
Black Manta — Conflict Target Of Revenge — Orm (Patrick Wilson)
Black Manta's destructive path directly threatens Orm and the Atlantean throne.
Black Manta — Power Host — Kordax (Pilou Asbæk)
Black Manta initially hosts Kordax's spirit before losing control to Orm.
Black Manta — Conflict Combatant — Mera (Amber Heard)
Mera and Black Manta are direct adversaries in the final confrontation.

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

More characters from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Arthur (Jason Momoa)
Orm (Patrick Wilson)
Atlanna (Nicole Kidman)
Mera (Amber Heard)
Dr. Shin (Randall Park)
Tom (Temuera Morrison)
Karshon (Indya Moore)
King Nereus (Dolph Lundgren)
Stingray (Jani Zhao)
Kordax (Pilou Asbæk)
Kingfish (voice) (Martin Short)
Reporter (Ricardo Molina)