In the vast world of superhero movies, "Aquaman" is like a shining meteor, crossing the firmament of DC Comics history and winning the top of the box office. Despite Marvel's sweep, DC is deeply rooted in the hearts of fans with its rich superhero heritage. 2018's "Aquaman", directed by thriller master Wen Ziren and starring tough guy Jason Momoa, became the highest-grossing work in DC film history. The film rose to prominence in the midst of fierce competition, successfully creating a fascinating, enigmatic ocean wonderland that won raumous applause from critics and audiences alike.
Looking back at the moment when Aquaman came out, the North American film market was like a castle with festive lights, and this bright star arrived on December 21, 2018, on the eve of Christmas. This time node is not only the peak of traditional holidays in North America, but also the moment when many popular films gather and appear. Gathering with strong competitors of the same period, including Sony's "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and "Bumblebee", Aquaman captivated audiences with his deep ocean fantasy and managed to win $67 million in the opening weekend.
However, just when the outside world expressed doubts about whether "Aquaman" could stand out in the fierce market, the film made a big splash in North America. In the second week of the film, audiences were still fascinated by its unique charm, and the box office fell by only 23%. Even in the third week, the decline was only 41%. And the reason for this miracle is that other popular films in the same schedule failed to resonate with the audience, such as the animated version of "Spider-Man" that did not become popular until it landed in the stream**. At the same time, the new Transformers series "Bumblebee" and the Christmas special film "Mary Poppins 2" also failed to make waves at the box office. Eventually, these lackluster competitors created the most popular holiday results for Aquaman.
In 2018, the entire superhero film market can be described as a boom, with works such as "Avengers 3", "Venom", "Deadpool 2", "Black Panther" and so on all achieving great success at the box office, opening a peak moment for this genre of films. However, at the end of the year, when people were already immersed in the adventures of various heroes, "Aquaman", as the finale of 2018, once again aroused the audience's endless enthusiasm for superheroes. Whether it is the trailer before the release of the film or the audience's expectations for the DC inheritance, it has made this movie a typical hero work that the audience is looking forward to at that time. The audience sighed that since "Avatar", they can finally explore the mysterious ocean world on the screen again.
As it turned out, the audience's expectations were not groundless, "Aquaman" received 65% praise from critics on Rotten Tomatoes after its release, and 80% praise from the audience after its premiere, and the CinemaScore was even higher, scoring an A- score. This strong word-of-mouth contributed to the film's success in the North American market, which eventually led to a 3$500 million at the box office. However, what really makes "Aquaman" the best in DC film history is not limited to the glorious performance in North America.
Aquaman's brilliance not only stops in North America, but its global box office performance is even more jaw-dropping. The film reached 11At $4.3 billion, not only far more than many of DC's films, but even the blockbuster "Joker" that year was out of reach. Markets outside of North America became a key factor in the box office success of "Aquaman,8The international box office of 0.8 billion US dollars (the mainland box office exceeded 2 billion yuan), making it the highest-grossing masterpiece in DC history in the world. While the film continues to enrich and expand the superhero film market, it also opens the door to global success for DC.
Now, five years later, "Aquaman 2" is coming as scheduled. Despite the changing market and the landscape of superhero movies, this sequel is still the same.
In the spotlight. may not be able to reproduce the glory of its predecessor, but in the expectations of global audiences, "Aquaman 2" is still expected to become a dark horse in the superhero movie market. Although Marvel's "Captain Marvel 2" may not be able to surpass its predecessor, "Aquaman 2" still has generated a lot of interest around the world. Regardless, the sequel's performance at the box office will be the focus of the industry's attention, breathing new life into the future of superhero movies.
Overall, although the superhero movie market is becoming more and more competitive, "Aquaman" stands out with its unique charm and superb production success, becoming the most dazzling pinnacle in DC film history. Its in-depth exploration of the wonderland of the sea, its exciting story, and its continued passion for superheroes breathe new life into the genre. The arrival of "Aquaman 2" may not be able to reproduce its glory, but it will undoubtedly bring a new superhero feast to global audiences and become a highlight of the superhero film market.