{"id":2133767,"date":"2023-12-26T13:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aquaman-sequel-has-disappointing-christmas-opening-bringing-in-just-40m\/"},"modified":"2023-12-26T13:07:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T18:07:41","slug":"aquaman-sequel-has-disappointing-christmas-opening-bringing-in-just-40m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aquaman-sequel-has-disappointing-christmas-opening-bringing-in-just-40m\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquaman&#8217; Sequel&#8217;s Christmas Debut Falls Short, Earning Only $40M"},"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\">18<\/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-has-disappointing-christmas-opening-bringing-in-just-40m%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=2133767&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 the \u200dLost Kingdom&#8221; Falls Short at the Box \u200cOffice<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The highly \u200banticipated superhero film, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/movies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aquaman and \u200dthe\u2063 Lost \u2063Kingdom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,\u2064 failed to make a\u200b splash at\u200c the box\u2063 office, bringing in a\u200b disappointing $40 million during its opening weekend. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starring Jason Momoa as the King of\u200c Atlantis, the movie\u2064 only managed to earn $27.7 \u200bmillion for the \u2063regular weekend\u2062 and struggled to reach $40 million over the \u200bextended four-day holiday weekend, according \u200bto\u2064 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2023\/film\/box-office\/aquaman-2-box-office-christmas-disappointing-ticket-sales-1235850412\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Variety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This disappointing performance adds to a string of underwhelming releases for Warner \u200cBros. and DC in 2023. Earlier this year, &#8220;The Flash&#8221; debuted with $55 million, &#8220;Shazam! Fury of the Gods&#8221; with $30 million,\u2062 and &#8220;Blue Beetle&#8221; with \u200d$25 \u200dmillion, all\u2063 falling short of expectations, as reported by\u2064 the outlet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the lackluster \u2062start,\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-oil-prices-top-90-a-barrel-for-the-first-time-this-year-sparking-inflation-worries\/\" title=\"US oil prices hit  per barrel, raising concerns about inflation.\">industry analysts remain hopeful<\/a> for &#8220;Aquaman 2.&#8221; December releases \u200doften have a\u2064 slow start but gradually gain momentum into the new year. This was the case with the\u200c original \u2062&#8221;Aquaman,&#8221; which initially earned $67 million and went \u2062on to generate $335\u200b million\u200c domestically and \u200da staggering $1.15 billion globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently, &#8220;Aquaman 2&#8221; holds a 36% critic score and a 79% \u2064audience score on\u2064 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/aquaman_and_the_lost_kingdom\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rotten \u2062Tomatoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Reviewers Share Their Disappointment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Critics have not been kind\u200d to the sequel, \u200dwith one \u2062reviewer\u2064 from The Observer describing it\u2064 as a &#8220;shoddy, scraped-from-the-bottom-of-an-ocean-trench\u2063 sequel.&#8221; Another reviewer agreed, stating\u200b that the film &#8220;implodes\u200c under the \u2062pressure likely generated by all the behind-the-scenes tinkering.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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=1703684399691000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0m2xSiGF1JK_f4B43pJkSz\">CLICK HERE\u2062 TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The superhero \u200cgenre as \u2063a whole has\u200d been \u2064facing challenges recently. In \u2062November, &#8220;The Marvels,&#8221; the latest installment in\u2064 the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), had its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/female-led-the-marvels-has-worst-ever-opening-weekend-in-mcu-history\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">worst\u2064 opening\u200d weekend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  in franchise\u200d history, earning just $47 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Due to production delays caused by\u200c strikes, \u200bseveral \u2064upcoming Marvel releases, including &#8220;Captain America: A\u2063 Brave New \u2063World,&#8221; &#8220;Thunderbolts,&#8221; and\u2064 &#8220;Blade,&#8221; have been pushed to 2025. As a result, &#8220;Deadpool 3&#8243;\u2063 is the only Marvel film scheduled for\u2063 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meanwhile, DC has &#8220;Joker: Folie \u00e1 Deux&#8221; set to debut \u2063in\u2063 November 2024\u200c and &#8220;Superman: \u200cLegacy&#8221; hitting theaters in\u2063 July\u200b 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors may have contributed to the underperformance of &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&#8221; at the box office?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  P><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The underperformance of\u200d &#8220;Aquaman and the \u2064Lost Kingdom&#8221; at the box office \u200dhas \u200dleft many industry insiders surprised\u2062 and disappointed. The\u200d film, which \u2064was highly anticipated by fans of the superhero genre, failed to make a significant impact\u2064 during its opening weekend, bringing in a disappointing $40\u2062 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starring Jason Momoa as the charismatic King of Atlantis, the movie struggled to attract a larger audience, earning just $27.7 million during the regular weekend. Even \u200dwith\u2064 the extended four-day holiday \u200bweekend, the film fell short of expectations, according to Variety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This \u200dlackluster performance only adds to a series of underwhelming releases for Warner Bros. and DC in 2023. Earlier this year, &#8220;The Flash&#8221; debuted \u2064with $55 million, &#8220;Shazam! Fury of the Gods&#8221; with $30 million, and &#8220;Blue Beetle&#8221; with \u2063$25 million, all failing to\u2062 meet projected numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite\u2063 this disappointing start, industry analysts \u200cremain hopeful for the future prospects of &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.&#8221; December releases often experience a slow start but gradually gain momentum into the new year. This was evident with the original &#8220;Aquaman&#8221; film, which initially earned $67 million but went on \u200bto generate \u200ban impressive $335 million domestically and a staggering $1.15 billion globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There \u2062are several factors that \u200ccould contribute to the lukewarm performance of\u2064 &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&#8221; at the box office. Competition from \u2063other highly anticipated releases, such \u2062as &#8220;Spider-Man: Across \u200dthe Multiverse,&#8221; and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19\u2064 pandemic may\u2064 have affected audience turnout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, the mixed reviews from critics and audiences might have influenced \u200cpotential\u2064 viewers. While some praised the stunning visuals and Jason Momoa&#8217;s charismatic performance, others criticized the film for\u200d its \u200cweak storyline and lack of\u2063 character development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nevertheless, the future success of &#8220;Aquaman 2&#8221; will heavily \u200brely on \u200cits ability to build positive word-of-mouth and generate more buzz in the coming weeks. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-cancels-class-in-efforts-to-get-students-vaccinated\/\" title=\"Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot cancels class in efforts to get students vaccinated\">holiday season approaching<\/a> and the gradual recovery \u2062of the film industry post-pandemic, there is still a chance \u2063for the film to gain momentum and attract larger audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is worth noting \u200dthat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hollywood-has-a-china-problem\/\" title=\"Hollywood Has A China Problem\">box office numbers<\/a> do not always reflect the quality or cultural \u2063impact of a film. Successful franchises often have sequels that perform better than their predecessors, regardless of initial box office numbers. Warner Bros. and DC can\u200d still hope \u200bthat &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&#8221; will find its\u2063 audience through streaming platforms and home video releases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, the disappointing box office \u2063performance of &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost \u200cKingdom&#8221; raises concerns for Warner Bros. and DC. However, with the \u2062right marketing strategies and word-of-mouth, the\u200c film still has a chance to turn\u2064 its fortunes around and reach a wider audience. Only time will tell if &#8220;Aquaman 2&#8221; can replicate\u2064 the success of its predecessor and make a splash at the box office.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom&#8221; disappointed at the box office, earning only $40 million during its opening weekend. Starring Jason Momoa as the King of Atlantis, the film made $27.7 million during the regular weekend and a mere $40 million over the extended four-day holiday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2133768,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2133767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2133767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2133768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2133767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2133767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2133767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}