No MCU movie has cinematography or choreography as good as Aquaman. Only Winter Soldier and Civil War have worthy choreography. The color pallet is certainly closer to Avatar than to MCU. And just because those elements present in BP and Thor doesn't mean it draws from them. Those are all common tropes that comics exploit ad nauseam repeatedly in those settings. Beside Aquaman's characterization and focus, it's pretty much an adaptation of N52 Throne of Atlantis, minus the League, plus the adventure of self discovery and responsibility. Now, if we compare them to Snyder or MCU, MCU would be closer, but it isn't the only comparison there is. A family friendly adventure fairy tale with good action, visuals and heart wasn't invented by them.