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By Monday, the holiday, Wonka had made a strong move, surpassing Aquaman 2 despite being several days into its run. As the days progressed, Wonka continued its upward trajectory, overtaking Aquaman on Tuesday during what was only the fifth day since Aquaman 2's release. The situation grew even more embarrassing on Wednesday, as Migration, which had a modest opening of $12 million, outperformed Aquaman 2 during the holiday week.
Wednesday Box Office Numbers:
Wonka: $8 million
Migration: $6.6 million
Aquaman 2: $5.8 million
The Color Purple: $3.8 million
This rapid decline highlights how quickly Aquaman 2 lost momentum, falling to third place just days after its release—a stark contrast to previous successes like the original Aquaman.