When news of the sequel and spinoff first hit, it was believed that horror-infused movie The Trench would arrive before Aquaman’s second solo flick.
Wan’s involvement in the spinoff is unclear, so Warner Bros. could presumably bring in another director to helm The Trench, while Wan takes his time before returning for Aquaman’s official sequel.
James Wan’s comments to Eric Eisenberg at the Annabelle Comes Home junket line up with the reports we’ve heard regarding Aquaman 2’s eventual production.