In just four weeks, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the global gross of a previous DC movie. This is a crucial achievement for the sequel, considering that it did not initially experience the same financial success as its predecessor. The first Aquaman film, released in 2018 and 2019, grossed over a billion dollars worldwide during its theatrical run, becoming the highest-grossing movie in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). With Aquaman 2 being the final installment in the DCEU, it will retain that title.
According to reports from Deadline, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has already collected $396.2 million worldwide, inching closer to the $400 million global gross mark as it continues its theatrical run. Surpassing DC's 2022 release, Black Adam, which accumulated only $393.5 million, signifies a significant achievement for Aquaman 2. Produced with a budget of $205 million, the film is now on the brink of reaching the breakeven point.
