{"id":2131260,"date":"2023-12-21T20:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T01:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aquaman-sequel-projected-to-have-worse-opening-weekend-than-the-marvels\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T20:04:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T01:04:09","slug":"aquaman-sequel-projected-to-have-worse-opening-weekend-than-the-marvels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aquaman-sequel-projected-to-have-worse-opening-weekend-than-the-marvels\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquaman&#8217; sequel expected to have weaker opening than &#8216;The Marvels"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faquaman-sequel-projected-to-have-worse-opening-weekend-than-the-marvels%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2131260&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>&#8220;Aquaman and\u200c the Lost Kingdom&#8221; Expected to Have a Disappointing Opening Weekend<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prepare for a splash of disappointment as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dirty-dancing-is-unapologetically-pro-abortion-propaganda\/\" title=\"\u2018Dirty Dancing\u2019 Is Unapologetically Pro-Abortion Propaganda\">highly anticipated sequel<\/a> to &#8220;Aquaman&#8221; is projected \u2063to make\u2064 a less-than-impressive debut. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/aquaman-2-box-office-christmas-1235767054\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/span><\/a>,\u2062 &#8220;Aquaman and the\u2064 Lost Kingdom&#8221; is estimated to\u2063 bring in only $37 million to $43 million at the domestic box office over the four-day Christmas weekend. This pales in comparison to\u2064 the\u200d $46.1\u200b million opening weekend of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disneys-wish-is-another-critical-and-commercial-disappointment-after-the-marvels-flop-earlier-this-month\/\" title=\"Disney's 'Wish' disappoints both critically and commercially, following 'The Marvels' flop\">female-led sequel<\/a> to &#8220;Captain Marvel.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But don&#8217;t\u200d let\u2064 these numbers dampen your excitement just yet. The \u200bJason Momoa-led sequel \u200dpromises an action-packed storyline that will have you on the edge of \u200byour\u2062 seat. As Aquaman navigates his dual roles as king and Justice League member, he also\u200d finds himself\u2063 planning a wedding. \u200dMeanwhile, Black Manta is on\u2064 a mission to acquire Atlantean technology for his armor, and Orm is \u200dplotting his escape from an Atlantean prison.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u2018Aquaman and the\u200d Lost Kingdom\u2019 Review: The DCEU Goes Belly-Up With\u200c One Last Disappointment <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GC03HJgXcr\">https:\/\/t.co\/GC03HJgXcr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TheWrap (@TheWrap) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheWrap\/status\/1737869780965630001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December \u206221, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the underwhelming projections, &#8220;Aquaman 2&#8221; is still expected to \u200dreign supreme at the box office. With a lackluster Christmas\u2064 weekend lineup, including &#8220;Wonka&#8221; and \u200dthe Oprah \u200cWinfrey Broadway \u2064musical adaptation of &#8220;The Color Purple,&#8221;\u200b both from Warner \u200cBros., Aquaman is poised to take the crown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s been\u200d a\u200d challenging year for superhero movies, with DC facing its own hurdles. &#8220;The Flash,&#8221; starring the controversial actor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/the-flash-fizzles-at-box-office-despite-being-called-one-of-the-greatest-superhero-movies-ever-made\">Ezra Miller<\/a>, struggled to make\u200d an impact at the box office. Warner Bros. faced\u200b difficulties promoting\u200c the film due to controversies surrounding Miller, but the superhero genre&#8217;s inherent popularity and \u200bpositive word \u200dof mouth helped keep it afloat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In November, \u2064&#8221;The Marvels&#8221; \u200dalso faced disappointment, experiencing the worst opening weekend\u200b in Marvel Cinematic Universe\u2064 history and the biggest\u2064 second-weekend drop for Marvel Studios.\u2062 Even the mighty Brie Larson couldn&#8217;t save the\u200c film from a staggering 78% box office decline in its second weekend, setting a\u200d new record for the worst\u200b drop in modern-day Hollywood \u2062superhero films, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/hunger-games-prequel-box-office-opening-1235663158\/\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+\u2063 APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How have early reviews influenced the lukewarm expectations for &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  JgXcr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 IndieWire (@IndieWire) December 22, 2022<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lukewarm expectations for \u200b&#8221;Aquaman and the Lost\u2062 Kingdom&#8221; may stem from mixed early reviews. IndieWire published \u2064a scathing review, labeling the\u200c film as another disappointment from the DC\u200b Extended Universe. However, it \u2064is important to note \u200cthat early\u2062 reviews can often be unreliable indicators\u2064 of a film&#8217;s success. The true judgment \u200cwill be \u200dmade by the audience when the film hits theaters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is essential to consider the broader context when assessing the potential success of &#8220;Aquaman and\u200b the Lost Kingdom.&#8221; The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact moviegoing habits, with many people choosing to stream films from the comfort of their homes instead of venturing to\u2062 the\u2064 cinema. This shift in consumer behavior has undoubtedly affected box office numbers \u200dacross the industry. Therefore, it\u2062 would be unfair to solely attribute any underperformance to the film itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the projected disappointing opening weekend, there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic\u200b about the success of\u200c &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost \u200dKingdom.&#8221; The first film\u200b in the franchise was a global hit, grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide. The continuation of the storyline\u200c is likely to attract a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/life-without-tucker-fox-news-stock-downgraded-as-viewership-plummets\/\" title=\"Fox News stock downgraded due to plummeting viewership without Tucker.\">loyal fan base eager<\/a> to see the next chapter unfold. Additionally, the presence of Jason Momoa, \u200cwho has gained a considerable following for his portrayal of Aquaman, brings\u200b significant star power to the\u2063 film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is worth noting that the box office success of a film extends beyond its opening weekend. Word-of-mouth, positive reviews, and\u2064 strong audience reception can all contribute to a film&#8217;s longevity at the box \u200doffice. Therefore, it is crucial to\u200c reserve judgment until more substantial data is\u2062 available regarding the film&#8217;s overall performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, while &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&#8221; may be projected to have a disappointing opening\u200c weekend,\u2063 it is too early to label it a failure.\u2063 The film possesses elements\u200b that have the potential to attract audiences and perform well in the long run. Only time will tell whether this highly anticipated sequel lives up to expectations or exceeds them. So, hold onto your tridents and brace yourself for a thrilling underwater\u2064 adventure\u200d that may still surprise us\u200c all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&#8221; is expected to have a weaker debut than &#8220;The Marvels.&#8221; The sequel premieres on December 22 and is projected to earn $37-43 million domestically during the four-day Christmas weekend, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. 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