No Christmas Miracle Can Save Aquaman 2: Amber Heard Movie’s Insanely Low 4-Day Holiday Haul

SUMMARY

• As of Friday, international box office figures reveal that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has grossed $40.9 million across 73 markets.
• This places the movie as the fourth weakest opening weekend within the DC Extended Universe, following the disappointing runs of The Suicide Squad, Blue Beetle, and Wonder Woman 1984.
• There are still chances that the movie will bounce back if Christmas works its charms on it. The Holiday season generally promises week-on-week steady earnings, hinting at the movie's potential for substantial progress during the New Year period and January.

The disappointing reception of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom aka Aquaman 2 marked an embarrassing end to the era of the DC Extended Universe. Despite high anticipation, the film’s box office collections fell far below expectations. Following a string of unfavorable reviews, it struggled to live up to the commercial success of its predecessor. Regrettably, it not only failed to meet the critics’ or the audience’s anticipated performance but also was unsuccessful in giving DCEU the proper send-off it really deserved.

Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson in a still from Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom

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Aquaman 2’s Box Office Collection Has Been Disappointing So Far: Day 4

As of Friday, international box office figures reveal that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has grossed $40.9 million across 73 markets according to Deadline, aligning with the projected debut of approximately $40 million which is definitely a significant drop from its predecessor which had a $67 million opening.

This places the movie as the fourth weakest opening weekend within the DC Extended Universe ever, following the disappointing runs of The Suicide Squad, Blue Beetle, and Wonder Woman 1984. Additionally, it will mark the fourth disappointment from the DCEU this year, following the underwhelming performances of Blue Beetle, The Flash, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

Amber Heard and Jason Momoa in Aquaman 2

So far, the top five markets for the film stand to be China at $13.9 million, followed by Mexico with $3.4 million, Brazil and Indonesia both at $1.9 million each, and France with $1.6 million. Despite the holiday season buzz and the anticipation surrounding a superhero blockbuster, the movie’s performance is much much much lower than anticipated.

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Can a Christmas Miracle Really Save Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?

The Jason Momoa latest yields nothing but disappointment, considering its hefty budget of over $200 million. There are still doubts about whether there are chances for the movie to bounce back. Will Christmas work its charms on it?

The Holiday season generally promises week-on-week steady earnings, hinting at the movie’s potential for substantial progress during the New Year period and January. The movie just like the rest is also anticipated to gain a boost. Although it is expected to surpass $100 million during its theatrical run, only time can verify if these speculations hold true at all.

Jason Momoa as Aquaman in the DCEU

Here’s what the fans have to say about the movie,

Aquaman 2 showing up in cinemas like the DCEU ain't been dead already 💀 pic.twitter.com/FidrjgZlnd

— Heroes Unbound ⚡️ (@HeroesUnbound) December 19, 2023

“I can’t wait for Aquaman 2” 💀 pic.twitter.com/IHJqv3cJHj

— Dez✨ (@GirlWhHrLkTs) December 19, 2023

Aquaman 2's box office pic.twitter.com/8ngIZsBW1O

— Merry Bolt-Mas// CEO of Uncle Dan (@BlueBoltVA) December 22, 2023

I honestly forgot Aquaman 2 was this week..Is it the awful marketing or the fact nobody cares? pic.twitter.com/B54vjtDH1R

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) December 18, 2023

Although the slew of negative reviews from critics doesn’t help the film’s case, now that the movie is exposed to a larger audience, the Rotten Tomatoes score is also expected to promptly increase which currently stands at a mere 36%. Given the general public is interested in experiencing the movie at least once.

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom is now in theaters.

Written by Sampurna Banerjee

Sampurna Banerjee, an ardent enthusiast of pop culture and movies, pours her passion into her role as a writer for FandomWire. With a penchant for Marvel, DC, and sitcoms, she has contributed over 400 articles, staying up-to-date to the entertainment industry's latest buzz. Moreover, she's penned over 300 articles for Animated Times and shared her work across several Instagram pages. Currently she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calcutta University.