Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Records Fourth-Lowest Opening in the History of the DCEU Franchise.

Key Points:

1. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" records the fourth-lowest domestic opening in the DC Extended Universe, earning an estimated $28.1 million.
2. Since 2018's "Aquaman," only "Black Adam" has surpassed the $60 million mark in ticket sales, bringing in $67 million in early 2022.
3. Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a complete franchise reboot scheduled for 2025 under the leadership of DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" made a splash with a $28.1 million domestic opening, ranking as the fourth-lowest debut in DC Extended Universe history. Despite initial expectations ranging from $32 million to $42 million, Warner Bros. Discovery's estimate falls significantly short of the $67.8 million earned by the first "Aquaman" installment in 2018.

This installment, presumed to be Jason Momoa's final portrayal of the aquatic hero, is anticipated to achieve approximately $40 million in ticket sales over the Christmas holiday weekend. The film's weekend performance aligns with recent trends in Warner Bros.' DC franchise, with only "Black Adam" surpassing the $60 million mark in early 2022, according to Comscore data.

Openings of Films in the DC Extended Universe

Box Office Openings for DC Extended Universe Films:

- Wonder Woman 1984" (2020) — $16.7 million
- Blue Beetle" (2023) — $25 million
- The Suicide Squad" (2021) — $26.2 million
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" (2023) — $28.1 million