Yes, we certainly get the standard “We need a hero like you” pep talk from Heard as she encourages a disenchanted Aquaman to rise to the occasion. But the trailer doesn’t just cast Mera and Atlanna as the supportive, patient, and emotionally available foils to a hotheaded and stubborn Curry. They’re showcased as elite warriors and royalty in their own right, outsmarting and outfighting even Aquaman himself as they strive to protect their home. The jury is out on the film itself, of course, but this trailer attempts to make the case that Atlantis is more than just its heir.