Aquaman 2 battles with a sluggish start and disappointing box office numbers: ‘Negative buzz hits’
No plans for Aquaman 3 as new DC chiefs focus on upcoming Superman: Legacy release.
Aquaman's watery kingdom isn't faring so well in the real world, as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom makes a surprisingly tepid splash with its opening weekend preview numbers. Seems like Jason Mamoa’s film has been harshly hit by all the negative buzz surrounding the franchise. DC's film had a slow start at the Christmas box office, earning $4.5 million in Thursday previews from 3,040 theaters as per Hollywood Reporter. Launched during the Christmas break, the movie is facing challenges in maintaining momentum.
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Aquaman 2 opens to tepid $4.5M, below expectations
The preview numbers fall significantly short of the $9 million that the first film garnered in previews back in 2018. Despite expectations of the film making around $100 million globally, experts anticipate a more modest domestic debut for the Warner Bros movie, ranging between $37 million to $43 million, especially over the extended four-day holiday weekend. The negative buzz surrounding the film's post-credit scene, star's controversies, and the extensive use of special effects have all played a role in the movie's challenging beginning.
Aquaman 2 box office prediction
According to information from Deadline, the movie featuring Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, and more earned approximately $40.9 million worldwide on Friday. Over the long Christmas weekend, which ends on Monday, this amount is expected to rise to over $70 million.
No Aquaman 3 on cards
Aquaman 2 hit a rocky patch but new DC chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran are starting over in the DC Universe with the 2025 release of Superman: Legacy. Jason Momoa, who plays Aquaman, has almost confirmed that there won't be another Aquaman movie.
Wonka climbs chart
{{/usCountry}}Aquaman 2 hit a rocky patch but new DC chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran are starting over in the DC Universe with the 2025 release of Superman: Legacy. Jason Momoa, who plays Aquaman, has almost confirmed that there won't be another Aquaman movie.
Wonka climbs chart
{{/usCountry}}As of Friday, the cumulative total for the Warner Bros. Wonka, which stars Timothee Chalamet, had reached $215.8 million. With an impressive contribution of $151.9 million so far, the film is doing well in foreign markets.
{{/usCountry}}As of Friday, the cumulative total for the Warner Bros. Wonka, which stars Timothee Chalamet, had reached $215.8 million. With an impressive contribution of $151.9 million so far, the film is doing well in foreign markets.
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