Warner Bros. keeps burning cash on the DCEU. Aquaman 2 has JUST made $100 million domestic but is still ahead of The Flash. Still, it’s got a long way to go to be profitable.
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“Aquaman 2,” officially titled “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” has reportedly reached a significant milestone at the box office, crossing the $100 million mark. However, this achievement comes amidst a challenging period for the film and the broader DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The sequel to the 2018 hit “Aquaman,” which grossed over $1.14 billion globally, has faced a less enthusiastic reception from both critics and audiences.
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The film received a tepid “B” CinemaScore, indicating weaker word-of-mouth compared to its predecessor’s “A-” score. Furthermore, “Aquaman 2” opened lower than expected, with significant drops in box office revenue following its debut weekend. These results have raised concerns about the movie’s profitability, especially given its reported budget of over $200 million, not including marketing expenses and possible reshoots.
Factors contributing to the film’s underperformance include growing superhero fatigue among audiences, controversy surrounding cast members, and general indifference to the sequel. This decline in interest has been observed not only in DC’s offerings but also in some recent Marvel films, suggesting a broader trend of diminishing returns for superhero blockbusters.
In the context of the DCEU, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” marks the fourth box office disappointment for the franchise in a single year, raising questions about the future direction and profitability of DC’s cinematic universe. The film’s performance adds to a series of setbacks for DC, which has struggled to consistently match the critical and commercial success of its Marvel counterparts.
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