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The Broader Context: DC’s Series of Flops

2023’s failures didn't start with Aquaman 2. The entire DC cinematic universe has experienced a brutal year, with several high-profile releases crashing and burning.

• Blue Beetle: Despite being about a lesser-known character, it nearly matched Aquaman’s opening, signaling that even modestly promoted films are struggling.

• The Flash: Once anticipated to reboot the universe, The Flash became one of Warner Bros.' most significant flops, losing hundreds of millions of dollars.

• **Shazam!: This sequel also failed to meet expectations, adding to the growing list of pricey failures.