Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: DC's Potential Blockbuster of 2023

 

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has a chance to be DC's most successful movie in 2023. DC movies have had mixed results at the box office, with some hits and some flops. While The Flash is highly anticipated, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom could surpass it in success.

The Dark Knight set a high standard for DC and superhero movies, and its sequel, The Dark Knight Rises, did well despite mixed reviews. Marvel's Avengers movies dominated the superhero scene afterward. However, Aquaman surprised everyone by becoming one of DC's most successful films and one of the highest-grossing superhero movies ever.

Before the 2018 Aquaman movie, the character struggled with jokes and had limited appearances in other DC films. But Jason Momoa's Aquaman became a hit and can replicate that success in the sequel.

One advantage for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is that it faces less competition at the box office. While The Flash is highly anticipated, it releases around the same time as other big movies like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Aquaman has a better chance to dominate the December box office.

The Flash has faced many challenges during development, but it has managed to overcome them. However, there are still potential hurdles, such as the changes it brings to the DC Universe timeline and the introduction of new characters like Batman and Supergirl.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a standalone movie, so its success will depend on its script, performances, and visuals. The only potential controversy may be Amber Heard's involvement, but it is not likely to affect the film significantly. While The Flash could go either way in terms of success or disappointment, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom could either be a success again or fall short of its predecessor.