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Adding to Warner Brothers’ woes, reports indicate that reshoots were extensive, possibly spiraling out of control both creatively and financially. The controversy surrounding Amber Heard, along with efforts to minimize her presence in marketing materials, suggests additional challenges in appealing to broad audiences.
These factors culminate in what could be described as a "final nightmare" for the current DC universe before Gunn’s reboot officially takes over. With the film’s projected poor opening and minimal legs domestically, some industry insiders suggest that Aquaman 2 could be a bigger flop than The Flash—a rare feat in the world of big-budget superhero films.