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Comparatively, Black Adam — another Warner Brothers superhero film — cost the studio a significant amount of money, with its financial results showing a real loss. Unlike Aquaman, which benefited from a strong international presence, Black Adam lacked regional market support, especially from China, where Aquaman performed notably well.
Furthermore, the narrow profit margins of Aquaman are compounded by the fact that the studio only retains roughly 25% of the Chinese box office revenue. This diminished return emphasizes that despite the perception of success, the film’s financial glow is misleading—a classic case of "Fool’s Gold."