In a surprising turn of events, DC's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is facing a rather lackluster start at the box office, projected to be one of the lowest in the history of the DC Cinematic Universe. With an estimated four-day Christmas weekend gross ranging from $40 million to $45 million, the film is struggling to make waves. However, all hope is not lost as it's still expected to claim the top spot and slightly outperform initial tracking predictions.
On its opening day, Aquaman 2 managed to earn approximately $13.7 million from 3,706 theaters, including a modest $4.5 million from Thursday previews. The film finds itself in a tricky position, as the Christmas weekend box office is often overshadowed by last-minute holiday preparations such as travel and gift buying. Unfortunately, Aquaman 2 faces more significant challenges than merely battling against time.
