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In the dynamic universe of superhero films, heated discussions and fervent debates thrive around the ongoing saga of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The revelation thatAquaman and the Lost Kingdomhas outshoneThe Marvelsis causing a social media frenzy. Brie Larson’s fanbase, in particular, is vocalizing displeasure regarding Amber Heard’s sequel.
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Aquaman And The Lost KingdomOutperformedThe MarvelsWithin Two Weeks
Just two weeks into its release,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomhas already leftThe Marvels’box office numbers in the dust. The follow-up to the originalAquaman, Aquaman 2,marks the finale of the first phase of the DC Universe, arriving after a rocky year for DC.
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Despite a shaky start at the box office,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdommanaged to hold onto a significant chunk of its audience. Although it won’t match the firstAquaman’searnings, it might still turn out to be a decently profitable venture, thanks to a solid international performance.
BothAquaman 2andThe Marvelsface the challenge of living up to their billion-dollar predecessors.The Numbersreports thatAquaman and the Lost Kingdomhas already surpassedThe Marvels’entire global run, raking in over $250 million.
While the figures may disappoint, consideringAquaman 2’s$215 million production cost andThe Marvels’hefty investment of nearly $275 million, it’s interesting to note the diverging paths these sequels have taken.
In the world of lower-earning follow-ups to billion-dollar originals,Aquaman 2is quickly distancing itself fromThe Marvels.
Despite facing similar situations,The Marvelsconcluded with $205 million globally, whereasAquaman 2has already surpassed that by 25%, all within a brief two weeks.
Some of the contrast is understandable.The Marvelsfaced challenges with two of its three leads debuting in less-watched Disney Plus shows. It makes it harder for audiences to catch up.
In contrast,Aquaman’sstraightforward approach as a direct sequel with the same cast contributed to its success.Despite lower reviews and being labeled as the final chapter in the DCEU’s original era, preceding James Gunn’s takeover,Aquaman 2outperformed all other DC movies this year.
The remarkable success ofAquaman and the Lost Kingdomadds an extra layer of excitement and competition to the ever-evolving superhero cinema landscape. However, not all fans share the joy, asBrie Larsonfans express strong disapproval of Heard’s sequel.
Amber Heard’s Sequel ToAquaman And The Lost KingdomDisappoints Fans
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The newAquaman and the Lost Kingdomgot fans all riled up, mainly because of Amber Heard’s comeback. She’s in the sequel, but her character is barely there.
So, the 37-year-old is back as Mera, Aquaman’s love interest, but don’t expect to see much of her inAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Even though she was a big shot in 2018’sAquaman, Mera’s sort of pushed to the side in the sequel. Strange move, especially now that she’s supposed to be hitched to Jason Momoa’s Aquaman and just had their baby.
Fans are taking their complaints to social media, turning it into a full-blown war zone of disappointment. They’re throwing shade at everything from Heard as theAquaman and the Lost Kingdomsurpassed Larson’sThe Marvels.
One fan even dropped a simple but harsh“Aquaman sucks” on social media.
Aquaman sucks.
— Carlitos (@CHItownHustla15)July 29, 2025
And The Marvels was the better movie lol
— b ✷ #TheMarvels (@house0fdanvers)August 19, 2025
At this point, can’t understand people. Everyone loving Amber Heard is basically Dc fans.
They’re the worst type of people. Beyond saving, just like Gotham.
— Animation 4 All | Clone Wars Remembered (@Animation4All)August 22, 2025
Even when they made more money, the DCEU is already dead at this point.
— Julian “Jules” Rhaney🎮 (@MrJulianR1)July 19, 2025
But The Marvels was way better than Aquaman 2
— the_Jeff (@ThalapathyThor)August 10, 2025
Not deserved imo
— Niko 2064 (@2064Niko)July 27, 2025
The frustration is loud and clear, with hashtags and discussions all over, shining a big spotlight on the letdown that this much-anticipated sequel turned out to be. The online buzz is turning the movie’s reception into a whole tangled mess.
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
