Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom: Red carpet is a failure
Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom: Red carpet is a failure – Things weren’t as exciting as expected for the premiere event for Jason Momoa’s new movie.
By Megan Sauer
Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom will soon hit theaters, however, the enthusiasm on Warner’s part is not as great as many would have imagined.
Through different media it is reported that the red carpet, held on December 18, was an incredibly small and boring event, without large guests and not even a party after the “celebration.”
The above would be a declaration of intentions on the part of Warner, a company that no longer has any intention of moving forward with the previous DC universe.
According to Borys Kit , journalist for The Hollywood Reporter, the premiere of Aquaman 2 in Los Angeles represents the end of an era, which ends forever with a bitter whistle:
“And so the DCEU ends, not with a bang but with a whimper. No red carpet premiere, no after-party, just a small (but neat) pre-reception, a ‘fan screening’ and just Jason Momoa and James Wan at the Grove to close out a true era.”
For his part, Eric Goldman from Fandom reported that there was a small pre-party before the red carpet, however, he mentioned its lack of luxuries.
Taking a photo for the DCEU with an Aquaman 2 pre-screening party (note the ice cups those shots are in; we had to wrap them in napkins to hold them up).
The sweetness of first success
Aquaman managed to exceed critical and commercial expectations. Wan’s direction was praised for delivering a visually stunning experience, with epic underwater sequences and dazzling visuals.
Additionally, the film was notable for its lighter tone and focus on adventure, which contributed to its overall appeal. Although the plot was considered conventional, Momoa’s charismatic performance as the title character and exploration of the vast underwater world of Atlantis resonated well with viewers, cementing Aquaman as one of the DCEU’s breakout hits.
In financial terms, Aquaman became the highest-grossing film in the DCEU up to that point, surpassing $1 billion at the worldwide box office. This success helped change the perception of the DCEU, which had previously faced mixed reviews and unfavorable comparisons to its competitor, the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The positive reception and box office performance of Aquaman indicated a possible revitalization and diversification of the franchise, paving the way for future installments in DC’s shared universe.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom could face potential challenges that would contribute to its failure, although it’s important to note that these are speculations and a film’s reception can vary. Firstly, expectations after the success of the first film could create additional pressure to meet the high demands of audiences and critics.
If the sequel fails to surpass or match the quality and appeal of the first installment, it could result in a less favorable reception and negatively affect its box office performance.
Additionally, the saturation of the superhero movie market and competition with other major productions could make it difficult to stand out. If the plot, characters or visuals fail to offer something fresh and exciting, Aquaman 2 could lose audiences’ attention.
It is also possible that external factors, such as controversies related to casting or direction, could negatively impact the perception of the film. The success of Aquaman 2 will depend on how it addresses these challenges and whether it manages to innovate and maintain audience interest in an already saturated film genre.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premieres on December 20, will it be able to achieve good global box office or at least recover the investment?
