Jason Momoa Whats up with Aquaman 2s below-the-par performance at the China box office?
At the China Box Office is the Jason Momoa-led sequel Aquaman 2. The movie is having trouble with pre-sales despite Part 1’s $291 million gross. The movie, starring Jason Momoa, has not yet accelerated its booking pace, and people are wondering what went wrong.
The highly anticipated release of Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, often known as Aquaman 2, is only a few days away.
The business in the international market is also being awaited, even though all eyes are focused on how it does in the home market. Remarkably, China isn’t providing the anticipated box office assistance.
When is Aquaman 2 coming out?
In most of the world, James Wan’s Aquaman sequel is slated for release on December 22nd, but in China, it is set to open on December 20th.
Even with all of the criticism, one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2023 is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
The splendor of Aquaman in China
Before making its domestic premiere in 2018, Aquaman was distributed in China, where the movie did incredibly well.
Riding strong word-of-mouth, the movie made $291.80 million throughout its lifespan, including a lengthy run at the Chinese box office. It continues to rank among the highest-grossing Hollywood productions ever made.
Expectations for Aquaman 2 are high given its history, but so far, bookings for the film are not that impressive.
The status of Aquaman 2 in China
The trade rumor claims that Aquaman 2 is trailing DC’s The Flash in pre-sales and is not living up to expectations.
View this post on InstagramThe movie has sold about $200K worth of tickets as of December 25. With six days remaining, there is still optimism that the movie may pick up speed.
The movie has been in production for a very long time and has experienced multiple delays. It has been quite the ride for the creators, but at last, it is ready to take the big screen.
The main point of contention surrounding Aquaman 2 was Amber Heard’s return to the character Mera. Given that she was embroiled in a court dispute with Johnny Depp, opinions regarding her involvement have been divided.
Johnny Depp lost some significant Hollywood projects in the heated battle. Thus, Depp’s fans asked that Amber be taken out of Aquaman 2.
Rumors have it that after Depp won a slander lawsuit, Amber Heard’s role has been eliminated. Interestingly, she hasn’t appeared in the promos. Thus, the rumors that she was removed seem plausible.
The domestic prediction for Aquaman 2, according to Deadline, is also less than the prequel. The opening weekend in North America is anticipated to bring in between $50 and $60 million for the movie. This is in stark contrast to the $67.87 million from the first installment.
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