Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has recently made its debut on home entertainment platforms after a relatively short seven-week run in theaters, where it struggled to make an impact at the box office, grossing just $433 million worldwide. This figure falls significantly short of its predecessor, the original Aquaman film, which surpassed the $1 billion mark. The sequel's underperformance has led to it being labeled as the second-worst box office drop in history, trailing only behind Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel series.
Despite being the highest-grossing DCEU film since 2018's Aquaman, The Lost Kingdom's lackluster box office numbers have raised concerns within the industry. The film's $726.7 million drop from the first Aquaman movie's earnings represents a substantial decline, highlighting the challenges faced by the DCEU in maintaining audience interest and box office success.
