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The Turmoil Behind DC's Aquaman 2: A Deep Dive into Its Troubling Production and Reception
The recent trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has once again put the focus on the troubled state of DC’s cinematic universe, highlighting a series of setbacks and controversies that have plagued the franchise in recent years.
A Flurry of Flops Marking DC’s Recent Releases
Since the end of 2022, DC has struggled to find consistent box office success. The release of Black Adam was followed by Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the underwhelming (and often criticized) The Flash, and the failure of Blue Beetle. Each of these movies, despite their potential, ended up losing money—casting a shadow over the franchise’s future.