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As Aquaman 2 prepares for its release around the holiday season, expectations are incredibly low. The film was once anticipated to be a lucrative sequel to the billion-dollar Aquaman, but it now faces the twin threats of negative reviews and internal chaos. The studio's investment in the film, including extensive visual effects and multiple reshoots, appears to have not paid off.
In conclusion, 2023 may well be remembered as the year DC films hit their lowest point, marred by mismanagement, controversy, and commercial failures. Whether Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom can turn this trend around remains to be seen, but the current signs suggest a steep uphill battle ahead.