Jason Momoa, despite all expectations, leaves a bigger impact than Dwayne Johnson in the last DCEU movie

Jason Momoa's aquaman 2 It was released on December 22, 2023 amid very low expectations. The film is the last feature film in the DCU before James Gunn, and Momoa's final stint playing the character. The cast did little to promote the film, and the film received lackluster reviews from critics and audiences.

However, the film did relatively better than all of the 2023 DCU movies, which were huge box office flops. The film has now surpassed the $300 million mark and is expected to surpass Dwayne Johnson's box office gross. black adam By the end of the theatrical version.

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Despite minimal promotion, aquaman 2 Ready to break out Dwayne Johnson's movie

James Wan is back with Jason Momoa for the highly successful 2018 sequel aquaman It will be made into a movie at the end of 2023. aquaman and the lost kingdom The film was met with mediocre reviews, with most fans not happy with the way the film ended the Zack Snyder-era DCU.

However, the film is doing well compared to all 2023 DCU movies that have yet to surpass the $300 million mark at the box office.According to now DCU home, the film is on track to cross the $400 million mark by the end of its theatrical run. This would make the film the highest-grossing DCU film since the first film. aquaman In 2018.

This could also mean that the film will overtake Dwayne Johnson's work. black adam, which grossed just $393 million despite heavy promotion and big promises by Johnson himself (which ultimately fizzled). Rather shockingly, aquaman 2 Released with little hype and minimal promotion, the film would make more money than Johnson's much-hyped DCU fare.

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Jason Momoa wants to play Lobo in James Gunn's DCU

Jason Momoa's tenure as Aquaman has finally come to an end. aquaman 2. Although the film wasn't well-received, it did better than any other DCU release in 2023 and could become the highest-grossing DCU film since the first. aquaman movie. In promoting the film and speaking with Fandango, the actor expressed his desire to play the DC character Lobo in James Gunn's DCU.

Rumors about him playing the character have been swirling for months now, and Fandango put the question directly to the actor. Momoa revealed that Lobo is his favorite comic book character and was the perfect casting. He also claimed that if Gunn and his DC approached him, he would jump at the opportunity right away. He said,

“So, Robo…I collect comics and I don't collect as much anymore, but he's always been my favorite, and I've always wanted to play Robo, because I've always wanted to play Robo. Because it's like, “Hello?” It's a perfect role. ” I mean, listen. If they call and ask me to play him, that's disgusting. I don't want to give out fake news because I haven't received that call, but if they ever call me and ask me to perform or invite me to an audition, I'll be there. I'm here. ”

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It remains to be seen whether Gunn will hire Momoa to play Lobo in the DCU.For now, Momoa has other movies in the pipeline, including a drama In Dante's handsLive-action adaptation of popular video games Mine Craft.