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Aquaman 2 is widely recognized as a colossal disappointment for Warner Brothers. Despite high expectations, the film debuted with an estimated $40 million at the box office—a figure that signals a significant failure compared to initial projections. Critics have called it a "flop," and trade publications have labeled it a disaster. The disappointing financial return is commonly attributed to a combination of poor reviews, audience underwhelmed response, and perhaps a franchise that has struggled within the broader DC universe, which itself has seen multiple box office setbacks in recent years.