Netflix’s snub of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is a major blow to Jason Momoa’s final DCEU movie

The omission of Aquaman from Netflix’s upcoming streaming lineup has sparked concerns regarding the potential impact on Jason Momoa’s final installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” As the film is set to conclude the existing DC film universe, the decision not to include Aquaman in Netflix’s December 2023 releases raises questions about its box office performance compared to other recent DCEU releases.

Upon James Gunn’s announcement as the architect of the rebooted DC Universe, it became evident that “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” would serve as the culmination of the previous iteration of the franchise. The film is poised to wrap up the narrative threads of the existing DCEU before Gunn’s confirmed slate of DC movies and TV projects introduces audiences to the rebooted versions of beloved comic book characters.

While expectations for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” have been tempered, given the recent box office performances of other DCEU films such as “Black Adam,” “Shazam! 2,” “The Flash,” and “Blue Beetle,” many hoped that the inclusion of several DCEU movies on Netflix would contribute to the film’s success. However, the notable absence of “Aquaman” from Netflix’s December 2023 lineup poses a potential setback.

The exclusion of “Aquaman” from the streaming service’s offerings is particularly perplexing for several reasons. Firstly, other DCEU films released in the years directly preceding “Aquaman” are included in Netflix’s lineup. Secondly, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is scheduled for release in December 2023, presenting an opportunity for Warner Bros. and Netflix to capitalize on increased viewership and interest in Aquaman-related content.

The decision not to include “Aquaman” on Netflix could be viewed as a missed opportunity for both Warner Bros. and Netflix. Not only could the upcoming “Aquaman” sequel have received a box office boost from the first film’s availability on Netflix, but the streaming service itself would likely have experienced an uptick in subscribers eager to explore the Aquaman franchise.

Despite the peculiar circumstances surrounding “Aquaman’s” exclusion, it is imperative to recognize the significance of Netflix for the DCEU. As the DCEU concludes with the release of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” Warner Bros. may find fewer reasons to support previous entries in the franchise. The focus is expected to shift to James Gunn’s DC Universe, with cinematic and streaming releases through HBO Max, which currently boasts 95.8 million subscribers when combined with HBO and Discovery+. In this evolving landscape, Netflix remains crucial for the DCEU’s legacy, providing a platform for future audiences to revisit the franchise despite its diminishing prominence in the wake of Gunn’s DCU reboot.

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