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Aquaman
Batman-News has you covered when it comes to the Aquaman movie.
Since Jason Momoa first appeared in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we've been covering the growth of the character through the Justice League movie and, eventually, his own Aquaman movie, which went on to break the $1 billion dollar mark at the box office.
A sequel, Aquaman 2, is due to hit theaters on Dec. 18, 2022.
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262 on Aquaman Is the Highest-Grossing DCEU Movie, Passing Batman v Superman WorldwideAquaman is the king of the modern DC Films era. After adding another $9.3M to its domestic box office on Friday, Aquaman has lifted its global total to $887.6M. That puts it ahead of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($873.6) as the DCEU's new world champion. The updated total for Aquaman does not include international receipts from…
Henry Cavill may or may not have a future as Superman, but he will always count Jason Momoa as a Justice League teammate. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and Cavill paid tribute to his friend with an Aquaman impression. "I just finally got the chance to watch Aquaman here in Hungary," Cavill posted on Instagram.…
Aquaman's Oscar® run ended prematurely last month when it was not listed among the ten semi-finalists in the visual effects category. Superhero movies are usually strong contenders in the category and fans believe Aquaman was snubbed. Director James Wan agrees. "You and your department are the unsung heroes of this film," Wan told visual effects supervisor Kelvin McIlwain…
The following article contains spoilers for Aquaman. Aquaman is a massive box office hit credited for its spectacular visuals. There is much more, underneath the surface, however, in a story about what it means to be a hero. This includes moments in which Aquaman better handles a set of circumstances similar to a moment in…
Aquaman is now the second-highest grossing movie in the current DC Films era. James Wan's oceanic adventure passed Wonder Woman ($821.8M) at the global box office yesterday. Aquaman has earned $822M globally with its sights set on topping Batman v Superman ($873.6M) next. The domestic box office continues to favor Aquaman. The film earned $16.8M yesterday, raising its total in North…
Aquaman is a huge hit at the box office. Most critics and moviegoers have enjoyed the film, but you can't please everyone. There are some who don't like Aquaman, but director James Wan isn't looking for fans to step out of line to defend the film. Wan tweeted a message on Sunday, telling fans not to…
As expected, Aquaman earned over $50M in its second weekend at the domestic box office. The film hauled in another $51.6M this weekend, raising its global total to $748.8M. That moves Aquaman ahead of Suicide Squad ($746.8M) for third all-time at the worldwide box office for the DC Films universe. As Aquaman continues to climb the DCEU global box office…
Aquaman is on its way to being the fourth highest-grossing movie in the current DC Films era. James Wan's undersea epic has amassed $666.1M in global box office receipts through yesterday. That puts the film ahead of Justice League ($657.9M) and sets it up to pass Man of Steel ($668M) today. There is little doubt at this…
Aquaman is showing some real swimmers legs at the box office. After earning $22M at the domestic box office on Christmas, the film followed up with another $16.9M yesterday. Aquaman's global total through Wednesday was $596M, meaning it will top $600M today. A new superhero franchise earning $600M with its debut film is impressive enough, but Aquaman…
Mattel has gone old school with its television commercial for Aquaman toys and we couldn't be happier about it. Although Mattel is set to lose its DC action figure license in 2020, it seems that it isn't going to go out with a whimper. Building off the box office success of Aquaman, a new TV…
Aquaman was the preferred choice of merry moviegoers this year. The film made $22M yesterday, making it just the sixth film ever to top $20M on Christmas. The holiday boost lifted Aquaman’s domestic box total to $105.7M. James Wan’s oceanic superhero adventure has kept pace with its initial box office tracking. Aquaman was expected to top $65M…
Aquaman is showing up everywhere it seems, and that includes the Medicom MAFEX figure line. This gorgeous figure clocks in at 6.3-inches tall and is decked out in the classic version of the costume. It will include interchangeable hands, two heads, a trident, and a stand. The figure will retail for ¥7,800 (approx. $71 USD) in…
Aquaman has earned $67.4M in its opening weekend at the domestic box office. The film also earned $4.7M in preview screenings before its official North American debut. That gives Aquaman a domestic total of $72.1M heading into the Christmas holiday. The $67.4M three-day opening is short of some ambitious projections, but it is in line with…
Aquaman is here, and with it comes the first on-screen interpretation of Arthur’s Curry’s most infamous nemesis, Black Manta. The film does an excellent job with both aesthetics and characterization, and Diamond Select Toys are commemorating this occasion with a GameStop-exclusive Gallery PVC statue. They sent one to Batman News for review, so let’s take…
Aquaman is swimming right alongside its box office tracking. The James Wan film earned $28M in its first day in North America. That total includes $9M from Thursday night showings. This puts Aquaman on pace for $68M for the weekend. Initial projections had Aquaman reaching $70M to $75M, perhaps even as high as $80M. That the film isn't…
The grade is in and Aquaman has received an "A-" CinemaScore from audiences. CinemaScore surveys Friday night crowds to get their ratings on new releases. Aquaman is the third film in the modern DC Films era (since Man of Steel) to earn an "A-" or better grade. You can see the CinemaScore grades for all six DCEU films below.…
The tide has turned. Once the butt of many jokes, DC's Aquaman is now the cool aquatic hero (I know, he was always cool). Apparently, the world still needs an oceanic character to make fun of and Marvel's Namor has been selected. Namor (Billy Eichner) isn't very happy about it and expressed his frustration on Jimmy…
After hauling in cash all over the world, Aquaman has finally arrived at the domestic box office and in a big way. The film earned $9M on its opening Thursday night. The Warner Bros. and DC Films product easily bested Bumblebee ($2.15M), the other major studio release that opened last night. Aquaman's Thursday night comes in a…
After what seems like ages, Aquaman is finally out in theaters and it's time to start discussing it. Did it live up to your hopes? Underwhelm? Where would you rank it in the overall DCEU? Sound off in the comments and let us know! Couple quick rules: Have a good time everyone!
Creating a new franchise is challenging enough, but the difficulty increases significantly when doing so within a larger cinematic universe. It's a balancing act that usually leans in favor of the film at hand, just as it should. Director James Wan was certainly more concerned with building Atlantis than the rest of the DCEU in Aquaman.…
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