Jason Momoa is one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors. It is hard to imagine a world in which Momoa was not a star, but 20 years ago he was. Momoa's first breakout role was as Jason Ioane in Baywatch. Over the next decade, through various television appearances, Momoa became known to many audiences for his role as Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones."

Since "Game of Thrones," Momoa's star has grown exponentially, with more and more prestigious and well-known roles; in the mid-2010s, Momoa's rise to prominence culminated in his landing the role of Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the DC Universe. Now Momoa is among Hollywood's elite, headlining blockbuster films and television dramas.

Momoa returns to his DC roots with the sequel to Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, opening December 22. With his return to theaters, we have compiled a list of the five best movies starring Momoa that you can watch right now.

In Netflix's "Slumberland," Momoa ditches the trident for a magic pearl. Nemo (Marlow Barkley) is a young girl who prefers to spend her time exploring and sleeping in the dream world of Slumberland rather than living in the real world. When her father Peter (Kyle Chandler), who works as a lighthouse keeper, is lost at sea, Nemo is forced to leave her life behind and take shelter with her unimaginative uncle Philip (Chris O'Dowd). Because of his grief and lack of friends, Nemo hates his new reality.

One night on his way to Slumberland, Nemo meets the eccentric outlaw Flip (Momoa), who is searching for a map leading to a magic pearl. The pearl inspires Nemo's desire to get his father back, and he and Flip embark on a mysterious adventure that takes them to new and incredible places within Slumberland. This film is fun for the whole family and brings out the dreamer in everyone.

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Momoa frequently posts videos of hiking, rock climbing, and nature appreciation on his social media. These hobbies made Momoa a perfect choice to play a lumberjack and outdoorsman in "Braven". Joe Braven (Jason Momoa) owns a logging company in Canada where he lives with his wife, daughter, and father. Joe's father, who suffers from dementia, gets into a bar brawl and is hospitalized. Instead of seeking new treatment for his father, Joe takes him to a cabin deep in the mountains.

Unbeknownst to Joe, the cabin has a shipment of cocaine from his employees. Drug lord Kassen (Garret Dillahunt) and his mercenaries head to the cabin to retrieve the shipment, but problems arise when Joe intervenes and kills one of them. In order to protect his family, Joe must become a hunter and kill every mercenary who crosses his path, and in Braven, Momoa is a one-hit wonder in this violent action thriller.

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Since Paul Walker's tragic death, the "Wild Speed" series has struggled to recapture the magic of the first and fifth through seventh films. The "Fate of the Furious" and "F9" have reached the point of ridiculousness with outlandish storylines and action scenes. However, the tenth installment in the franchise, "Fast X," is a step in the right direction.

In "Fast X," Dom Toretto and his crew are called to Rome by Mr. Nobody's agency to steal a powerful computer chip that could shake the balance of power in the world if it falls into the wrong hands. Dom faces his toughest adversary to date, Dante Reyes (Momoa). Dante wants revenge for his father's death and plans to make Dom suffer before he kills the one he loves most.

Momoa spends his life playing a charismatic, hilarious, and menacing sociopath like Dante. Some viewers may not like Momoa's over-the-top performance. However, Dante is the perfect villain to inject energy into the franchise.

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With his bohemian lifestyle, Hawaiian roots, and love of the ocean, Momoa was perfect for the role of Aquaman in the DC Universe. It also helped that Momoa has a superhero-like physique, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 220 kilograms. After appearing in "Batman vs. Superman: Rise of Justice" and "Justice League," Momoa finally headlined his own movie as Arthur Curry in "Aquaman.

Arthur was born a human, but half of his blood belongs to the sea as heir to the throne of Atlantis. Arthur's half-brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) plots to take over Atlantis and wage war against the humans. Arthur, whose father is human, knows that war with the earth will do more harm than good. With the help of Nuidis Valko (Willem Dafoe) and Mera (Amber Heard), Arthur sets out to find the lost King's Trident and fulfill his destiny as King of Atlantis.

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Among the best films in Momoa's filmography is Dune. Denis Villeneuve brought Frank Herbert's groundbreaking science fiction novel to life in 2021 with his adaptation of Dune. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is the brilliant son of Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac) and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) on the planet Caladan. Paul and his family are summoned to Arrakis, the most dangerous planet in the galaxy and home to the most precious resource in the universe, "spice." Duke Leto sees this as an opportunity to forge an alliance with the Fremen, the desert inhabitants of Arrakis. However, the Halconen family plans to retake Arachis and destroy the Atreides family.

At the center of the conflict is Paul, who must accept his destiny to become the savior of the earth. "DUNE/Dune" is a technical marvel, anchored by wonderful supporting performances, including Duncan Idaho as Momoa, Paul's eccentric mentor The film is a technical marvel, with a great supporting cast, including Duncan Idaho as Paul's eccentric mentor. Naturally, Momoa participates in some of the film's best fight scenes, showcasing his physical beauty and strength.

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