Despite a lukewarm box office, aDCmovie has now emerged as a Netflix hit. Following a decade of mixed reception,the DCEU movie timelinewas brought to an end in 2023 byAquaman and the Lost Kingdom,with Arthur Curry becoming the final Justice League hero seen in the universe that began in 2013 with Zack Snyder’sMan of Steel. Despite the firstAquamanmovie making $1.15 billion when it came out in 2018,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomearned only $439 million at the worldwide box office.
According to data fromNetflix’s Tudum, Jason Momoa’sAquaman and the Lost Kingdomended up in the top 10 for the period May 26 to June 1. According to the streaming platform,the DCEU finale is ranked no. 3, with 5.8 million views and 12 million hours viewed.Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomis ranked right afterFear Street: Prom Queenat no. 1 with 8.5 million views and 12.7 million hours viewed, whileThe Wild Robotis no. 2 at 5.8 million views and 9.9 million hours viewed.
What Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’s Netflix Success Means
AlthoughtheAquaman and the Lost Kingdommoviedidn’t have a memorable box office outcome,seeing the DCEU’s final installment become a Netflix success benefits Warner Bros. Discovery. DespiteAquaman’s sequel not being a hit during its theatrical run, there is still a huge audience for Momoa, who is having a good run in 2025. His film,A Minecraft Movie, has made $948 million at the worldwide box office, making it the second highest-grossing movie of the year so far. Even if those audience members didn’t catchAquaman and the Lost Kingdomin 2023, anyone who enjoyed Momoa inA Minecraft Moviemay be looking for more content featuring the DCEU veteran.
However, even withAquaman and the Lost Kingdom’sNetflix outcome,this doesn’t mean thatAquaman 3is going to happen. Not only is the DCEU over, but Momoa is starting a new superhero chapter in his career, as theGame of Thronesstar is set to appear in James Gunn’s DC Universe asLobo inSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. But just because Momoa’s Aquaman era is over, it doesn’t mean fans can’t continue to enjoy his work, which is why platforms like Netflix are a great benefit for a movie likeAquaman and the Lost Kingdomto get more exposure.
Our Take On Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’s Netflix Success
While it is certainly a surprise to seeAquaman and the Lost Kingdommaking it this far on Netflix, Momoa is always enjoyable in so many of his roles, which explains how one of his films continues to find an audience even years after its theatrical run. It will be interesting to see ifAquaman and the Lost Kingdomremains in Netflix’s Top 10 in the coming weeks. Even thoughAquaman and the Lost Kingdomwas his final time as the iconic Justice League character, fans can look forward to seeing Momoa back in the world of DC, starting in 2026 when he debuts as the DCU’s Lobo.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: In this sequel, Black Manta rises as a formidable adversary with the power of the Black Trident, seeking revenge against Aquaman. To defend Atlantis, Aquaman must form an alliance with his imprisoned brother, uniting to protect the kingdom from this new threat.
