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In the surging currents of cinema,Aquaman 2, led by Jason Momoa’s commanding performance, emerges triumphant. It outpacesThe Flash, in box office success. Dwayne Johnson’s captivating portrayal as Black Adam laid the foundation for a remarkable revival in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
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However, it isAquaman’saquatic expertise that prevails, surpassingBlack Adam’sbox office achievements.
Aquaman 2Surges BeyondThe FlashIn Worldwide Box Office
In the movie showdown,Jason Momoa’sAquaman and the Lost Kingdomis rocking the global box office, leaving DC’sThe Flashbehind after toppingBlack Adam.
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Aquaman 2is pulling in better numbers than expected. Last weekend was a double win for the superhero sequel, which had a slow start in December. But hey, it’s not all bad news;Aquaman 2has now crossed the $100 million mark in the U.S. and hit $300 million worldwide.
The international numbers are solid, standing at $265 million, making the total a cool$375 million.And people are loving it in IMAX.
Aquaman 2has already outdone recent superhero movies likeThe MarvelsandThe Flash, which wrapped up with $205 million and $270 million globally. But wait, there’s more; it even outshone Dwayne Johnson’sBlack Adaminternationally, finishing its run with over$225 millionand a massive $393 million worldwide.
Thanks to its strong showing worldwide, the movie looks set to hit over $400 million in the end. Directed by James Wan,Aquaman 2had a bumpy ride during production, with changes behind the scenes in the DCEU shaking things up.
Both Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck reportedly filmed cameos as Batman, but neither made it into the final cut.Aquaman 2marks the end of the much-talked-about DCEU, which kicked off in 2013 with Zack Snyder’sMan of Steel.
And let’s not forgetthat Aquaman 2wraps up the old DCU phase, leaving us on a positive note as it concludes the DCEU.
Aquaman’sDCU Future Brightens WithThe Lost Kingdom’sBox Office Success
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Aquaman’sfuture in the DC Universe (DCU) is looking better, all thanks toAquaman and the Lost Kingdomkilling it at the box office. The movie’s big win not only makes it a major player in the DCU but also gives hope for a good run for our underwater hero.
With the DCEU having a rough patch, all eyes were on James Wan’sAquaman and the Lost Kingdomto turn things around. This sequel ditched nods to the rest of the DCEU, focusing on Aquaman and Atlantis.
Despite having a stacked cast and connecting to the popular Aquaman, the sequel faced an uphill battle at the box office due to DC’s recent rough streak.The movie reviews weren’t terrible, but they weren’t jumping for joy either.
Aquaman 2gets a so-so 35% onRotten Tomatoes, but the audience seems to dig it more with an 81% score. AlongsideThe MarvelsandThe Flash,other superhero flicks likeShazam! Fury of the Gods, Blue Beetle,andAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniadidn’t exactly set the box office on fire.
Brace yourselves, because the DCEU is getting a facelift in 2025 as the DC Universe, led by Gunn’sSuperman: Legacy.
As fans cheer forThe Lost Kingdom’ssuccess, everyone’s pumped for what’s coming next, hinting at a potentially cool journey ahead forAquamanin the DCU.
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.
