Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) (1 Viewer)

[Alex...]

Tix on sale

 

[Alex...]

10 minutes of footage were shown to CCXP audience.

Descript in link

We Saw 10 Minutes of 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Footage Including the Opening of the Sequel

Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and director James Wan spoke about the superhero sequel at CCXP.

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[Tino]

Just took a quick look at seats sold at my local IMAX for Thursday and Friday shows and was surprised to see less then a dozen or so for each performance. Yikes.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

Just took a quick look at seats sold at my local IMAX for Thursday and Friday shows and was surprised to see less then a dozen or so for each performance. Yikes.

I will probably see it at the Lincoln Square IMAX over here in NYC, but no real desire to rush it and fight any crowds or anything like that -- probably hold off til a following weekday matinee or something... although I suppose I could try a matinee this Friday, if I feel upto it (after probably going for a 3-film marathon on Wed of Wonka in Dolby Cinema possibly sandwiched between Eileen? and Poor Things at the Times Square AMC )...

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[Tino]

Tracking is $50-60 million for the 4 day Christmas frame.

‘Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’ Splashes On Tracking With $50M-$60M Opening Over Christmas Stretch – Early Box Office Look

'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Eyes $50M+ Christmas Opening: Box Office

deadline.com

 

[TravisR]

Tracking is $50-60 million for the 4 day Christmas frame.

‘Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’ Splashes On Tracking With $50M-$60M Opening Over Christmas Stretch – Early Box Office Look

'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Eyes $50M+ Christmas Opening: Box Office

deadline.com

I know that's terrible for a movie as expensive as it is but I think Warners should be ecstatic that it's even that high.

 

[Tino]

I know that's terrible for a movie as expensive as it is but I think Warners should be ecstatic that it's even that high.

Something tells me it will fall far short of those numbers.

 

[Alex...]

"There will be no red carpet premiere for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, no afterparty, just a small pre-reception and "fan screening” for James Wan’s film."

DCEU: No Red Carpet Premiere for ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ — World of Reel

The DCEU ends, not with a bang but a whimper. There will be no red carpet premiere for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, no afterparty, just a small pre-reception and "fan screening” for James Wan’s film.

www.worldofreel.com

 

[Tino]

"There will be no red carpet premiere for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, no afterparty, just a small pre-reception and "fan screening” for James Wan’s film."

DCEU: No Red Carpet Premiere for ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ — World of Reel

The DCEU ends, not with a bang but a whimper. There will be no red carpet premiere for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, no afterparty, just a small pre-reception and "fan screening” for James Wan’s film.

www.worldofreel.com

Not very encouraging.

 

[Edwin-S]

The trailer isn't lighting any fires. Even the actors sound bored with their line delivery.

 

[Sam Favate]

If this fails to do respectable business, so soon after The Marvels, critics will be writing the epitaph of the superhero movie. Pretty sure that only Deadpool 3 is on track for 2024 from either Marvel or DC Studios, so 2025 will be considered the comeback year, assuming that Superman, the Fantastic Four and Captain America can get audiences back.

 

[Jake Lipson]

If this fails to do respectable business, so soon after The Marvels, critics will be writing the epitaph of the superhero movie.

People can write whatever they want, but it's all about context. As the last grasp of the decade-old DCEU before a reboot, this movie is in a very different position from The Marvels.

Pretty sure that only Deadpool 3 is on track for 2024 from either Marvel or DC Studios

DC has the sequel to Joker next October. It exists in its own continuity.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Just checked the opening Thursday evening showing for the Imax and Dolby Cinema showings, and it appears to be tracking at 1/3 capacity at best in my local area screenings. Pretty dreadful. Plus the short 15-second commercials on TV is showing how little $$$ WB wants to put into the marketing of Aq2.

 

[Alex...]

34% on RT

 

[Patrick Sun]

Even I'm not going on opening night for AQ2 (I rarely miss super-hero movies on their usual Thursday night openings), but gonna eat a ton of KBBQ tonight instead, and that is more appetizing than a viewing of AQ2 that's not lighting the world on fire.

 

[Malcolm R]

Hollywood Reporter is projecting a lower opening, around +/- $40 million.

Box Office: ‘Aquaman 2’ to Lead Soft Christmas Weekend as Hollywood’s Superhero Woes Continue

A slew of other movies also open Friday, including the animated family film 'Migration,' rom-com 'Anyone but You' and wrestling biographical drama 'The Iron Claw,' among others.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Tino]

Currently at 39%

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their...

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[Wayne_j]

I just got back from this and the best part of the movie is when they started playing Wonka by mistake and I had to go tell the ushers. This was clearly my least favorite DCEU film.

 

[John Sparks]

Well, they are sure pushing the 3D. So, i venture to guess another $100 3D BD out of Japan!

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Warner releases 3D discs for new theatrical titles domestically through Warner Archive, generally around the $25 price point.