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There was once a time when the sequel to DC’s first-ever billion-grossing film,Aquaman 2was one of the most anticipated movies among fans. But thanks to the pandemic, controversies, dramas, and Amber Heard-related rumors, Warner Bros might yet again witness another box office failure, a failure worse than its ‘best DCEU film’ aka the box office bombThe Flash.
While the Ezra Miller starrer movie suffered heavily thanks to numerous rumors and controversies surrounding it, it still managed to gross higher than MCU’s disappointment,The Marvels. However, as early potential tracking shows, the last of the DCEU movie,Aquaman 2might even leave behindThe Flashin the race to become WB’s biggest failure.
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Aquaman 2To Leave BehindThe FlashFor WB’s Biggest Failure?
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Over the past few years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Christmas time has been disappointing for the box office (viaVarietyandDeadline). This time too, it seems the box office might result in a similar feat despiteAquaman 2being one of the only significant movies being released in theatres worldwide during this Holiday season.
After being stuck with unexpected controversies, bad press, alleged reshoots, and more (viaVariety)Aquaman 2will finally be heading to meet its fate when it releases on December 22. Despite being backed by a billion-grossing prequel, an exceptional cast (despite the anti-sentiments, Amber Heard is still a good actor), a strong movie brand, and fan’s nostalgia towards the Snyderverse and DCEU, early tracking numbers suggest the movie might yet be another entry to WB’s long list of ‘phenomenal failures’.
As perVariety, the movie is eyeing about $35 to $40 million during the first four days of its release in the country, whileThe Flashhad a $55 million debut in the first three days (viaEntertainment Weekly). WhileAquaman 2might get $110 million worldwide (via Deadline), it will still be less thanThe Flash’s$130 million worldwide.
Hence, if the actual figures are anywhere close to these predictions, it would surely be one ‘hell’ of a year for Warner Bros.
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Despite Critical Predictions,Aquaman 2Might Turn Out A Shocker
All the stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and basically everything else seem to be againstAquaman 2, deeming it a failure even before its release. However, the basis of their cruel judgment is not wrong for it has been evident for a long time that the movie has been going through some serious turbulent tides (viaThe Telegraph).
However, it would be wrong to judge the movie that, despite major blockades and hurdles, has a much stronger brand and backing. While the sequel is riddled with controversies afterJames Gunn‘s takeover of DC andAmber Heard‘s defamation trial, the movie’s lead and main drawJason Momoaremains unaffected.
The storyline too presents an interesting enough draw to attract viewers. Furthermore, it being the last of fan-favorite DCEU and potentially Momoa’s last outing as Aquaman, fans are naturally going to be drawn to the movie. An absence of major competition too can help theJason Wan-directed movie fare better than its superhero processors.
Aquaman and the Last Kingdomwill be released on June 19, 2025.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
