Aquaman's Success on Netflix
The DCEU's most successful film, Aquaman, continues to be popular as it sits in the top 5 of the Netflix film charts. The DCEU has a handful of misfires, but it also had several hits, topped by Aquaman's $1.15 billion performance at the worldwide box office. It's the only DCEU film that made over $1 billion, and it's clearly still of interest to viewers to stream.
Arthur Curry in his green and gold costume in Aquaman
While Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is doing significantly worse at the box office than its predecessor, Aquaman is succeeding on streaming while its sequel remains on the big screen. Several movies from the DCEU were recently added to Netflix. Per Netflix, Aquaman sat at the No. 5 spot of their top 10 movies for the week of January 1-January 7. The film has dropped, now sitting at No. 10, but its recent success shows that the film has a lot of staying power with viewers.
Jason Momoa's Aquaman enters a sinking submarine in Aquaman (2018).
The Secret to Aquaman's Massive Success
Momoa debuted as the DCEU's Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, in Justice League, and his charismatic, rugged approach to the character stood in stark contrast to superhero media that historically treated him as a joke. There was a lot of anticipation for his first solo film, which seemed set to be a success before it came out. It has a phenomenal cast, including Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, and Willem Dafoe, and it was helmed by James Wan, a director most associated with horror films like Insidious and The Conjuring. The mix of established talent in Aquaman's cast and a character under-explored on the big screen was easy to get excited about.
Jason Momoa as Aquaman standing in a laboratory in the DCEU's Aquaman
When the film debuted, it was met with mixed reviews from critics, with some finding fault in its generic story and goofy tone. However, audiences clearly found the film to be a ton of fun, likely enamored with its exquisite action sequences and massive underwater world. In a cinematic universe that was often criticized for taking itself too seriously, Aquaman was a refreshing change of pace despite its flaws. After the DCEU ended with an unfortunate string of several commercial failures, it's nice to look back at Aquaman and see the universe at its peak of success.
Aquaman Trains with Vulko in the DCEU's Aquaman 2018
The Continuing Appeal of Aquaman
The DCEU's Aquaman continues to captivate audiences on Netflix, maintaining a strong presence in the top 10 movies. Its recent success on the streaming platform is a testament to the enduring appeal of the character and the film's immersive underwater world. As the DCEU expands and introduces new characters and storylines, Aquaman's continued popularity stands as a reminder of the impact of a well-crafted and entertaining superhero film.
Aquaman vs Orm Fight In the Ring of Fire in James Wan's Aquaman 2018
