James Wan, the director behind the incredibly successful Furious 7 , has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to direct Aquaman

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However, that's not the only film that's been added to Wan's plate, as, according to The Hollywood Reporter , he also locked down a deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to direct the hit 1980s mecha anime, Robotech. (Wan is also still directing The Conjuring 2 for Warners.)With regard to the upcoming DC Comics' superhero film, Warner Bros. boss Greg Silverman said: "The Aquaman film will be a major tentpole picture for us and James’s span of work has proven him able to take on any manner of project, bringing his incredible creative talent and unique voice to the material."This sea-centric superhero flick is just one of many DC Comics movies currently in the works, with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice scheduled for release in 2016 and Wonder Woman hitting theaters the year after.Aquaman is set for release in 2018, with Deborah Snyder and Zack Snyder producing. Jason Momoa is staring as the movie's water-dwelling protagonist, whose recent actions may have reignited the DC-Marvel comic war Between Robotech and Aquaman, which Wan-directed film are you more excited to see? Let us know in the comments.

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