The weekend performance of "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is on par with Warner Bros.' DC franchise in recent years. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" dog-paddled to a $28.1 million domestic opening, the fourth-lowest in the history of the DC Extended Universe. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" added $80.1 million from international ticket sales Friday through Sunday, bringing its total expected global take to $120 million (including the domestic Christmas expectations for Monday). The first "Aquaman" also benefited from international ticket sales back in 2018. Fury of the Gods," "Blue Beetle," "The Flash" and "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" — all released after the announcement — would have no connection to future DC projects and were not must-see theatrical experiences.

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Persons: Adam, Jason Momoa's, James Gunn, Peter Safran, Paul Dergarabedian Organizations: Warner Bros, DC, Warner Bros . Discovery, DC Studios Locations: Canada