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TheAquaman 2Rotten Tomatoes score has finally been revealed, and it seems DCEU is on its way to ending its journey on a disastrous note.
The first movie in theAquamanfranchise turned out to be a gigantic hit, and Warner Bros. didn’t waste any time announcing the sequel. However, the sequel had difficulties leading up to its release.Aquaman 2star Amber Heard faced controversyamid the legal case involving ex-husband Johnny Depp, and the film suffered many delays. Even after many issues, the DCEU movie hits theaters on December 22. Although fans are excited about the sequel, early reviews hint that the DCEU might conclude negatively.
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According to early reviews,Aquaman 2didn’t seem to impress critics, earning an initial score of 37% onRotten Tomatoesfrom 70 reviews at the time of writing. With this initial score,Aquaman 2has now become one of the worst-rated DCEU movies, nestled betweenBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(29%) andBlack Adam(38%) in terms of reviews. The Aquaman 2 Rotten Tomatoes score makes it the worst-rated DCEU movie of 2023. Earlier this year,Shazam! Fury of the Godsearned a critical rating of 49%, whileThe Flashended up having a score of 63%. On the other hand,Blue Beetleturned out to be one of the best-rated movies for the franchise, with a critical rating of 78% on RT.
It’s hard to determine howAquaman 2will fare on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the sequel would need several more positive reviews to enter the “Fresh” category. Though a few reviewers enjoyed the last DCEU movie, they’re in the minority. Most reviews have stated that DC’s fading cinematic universe is ending quietly, leaving them unimpressed with the sequel. TheAquaman 2reviews will undoubtedly affect the film’s commercial success.
The firstAquamanmovie earned more than $1 billion globally. Warner Bros. has no plans for continuing the DCEU, but the production giant would surely have wanted it to end with a bang. Jason Momoa has made it clear that he would love to play the iconic comic book character again, but that is only possible if people watchAquaman and the Lost Kingdomin large numbers. Unfortunately,Aquaman 2’s box office debut could be worse thanThe Marvels.
It’s yet to be seen if these initialAquaman 2reviews will stop the fans from watching the movie in theaters. It’s not a secret that initial negative reviews always hurt the movie in the long run, though the audience score might differ from the Tomatometer rating.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomwill be released in theaters on June 21, 2025.
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