The new Aquaman film from Warner Bros. is doing quite well already. The superhero origin movie has now exceeded $261 million from all international markets combined, an achievement that is especially notable given that the film hasn’t premiered in the US yet.
According to Variety, China is the biggest market for Aquaman so far, with box office receipts totalling $189.2 million thereafter two weekends. Other markets where Aquaman is performing well so far include Mexico ($7.9 million), Brazil ($7.7 million), Russia ($7.4 million), the UK ($6.5 million).
The film, which stars Jason Momoa in the title role, opens in the US on December 21. In addition to Momoa, the film stars Nicole Kidman, Amber Heard, and Willem Dafoe. It was directed by James Wan, who previously made Saw, Insidious, and Fast & Furious 7.
That will certainly come as welcome news for Warner Bros., which was banking on Aquaman being a rebound for the DCEU, both critically and commercially. Talks for an Aquaman sequel have already begun and should only pick up speed, in light of the film’s strong start at the global box office.
Reviews have been strong for the aquatic adventure, the first feature film centered on the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. The cast also includes Nicole Kidman, Amber Heard, and Willem Dafoe.
Source: Variety
