The highly anticipated sequel to “Aquaman,” titled “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” has recently undergone reshoots, a surprising development considering that filming for the movie started two years ago. Jason Momoa returns as the iconic Arthur Curry, and he has even contributed to the story treatment for the film. With the enormous success of the first “Aquaman” film, which became the highest-grossing movie in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) with a staggering $1.148 billion at the box office, all eyes are on “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” to live up to its predecessor’s achievements. The movie is still undergoing work to ensure it is the best it can be before its release.
Patrick Wilson, who portrays Orm/Ocean Master in the film, recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and confirmed that “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” had undergone reshoots, even after two years of filming. Wilson expressed his enthusiasm for the character of Orm, stating, “Orm is awesome. I was with him last week.” The Hollywood Reporter verifies that the reshoots took place just a couple of weeks ago, indicating that the production is taking steps to refine the film’s vision.
Interestingly, despite the film’s release being just a few months away, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” has yet to receive a trailer or any significant marketing push. This lack of marketing can be attributed to several factors. First, the movie has faced multiple delays in its release date, causing a disruption in the planned marketing timeline. Furthermore, recent financial struggles at Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio behind the DCEU, have influenced the decision to hold off on marketing the film.
The underperformance of recent DC releases, such as “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and “The Flash,” at the box office, combined with Warner Bros. Discovery’s financial challenges, has led the studio to exercise caution when it comes to allocating resources for marketing campaigns. Instead of investing heavily in early promotional efforts, the studio may opt for a different approach, choosing to build anticipation closer to the film’s release date. Given the lackluster box office results of “The Flash,” despite a solid marketing push months before its release, this revised marketing strategy for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” aims to maximize the film’s impact.
After multiple release date changes, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is currently scheduled to premiere on December 20. The sequel faces the significant challenge of living up to the phenomenal success of its predecessor while also attempting to turn the tide for DC’s 2023 releases. With reshoots taking place to refine the film’s final product, fans eagerly await the unveiling of the first trailer and a robust marketing campaign that will captivate audiences and propel “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” to further success.
