Author: Gabe Cohn / Source: New York Times
Amber Heard and Jason Momoa in “Aquaman,” which received mixed reviews from critics. Audiences have been more enthusiastic. Warner Bros
More than Spider-Man or a transforming Volkswagen — more even than a magical nanny — an underwater escape with Jason Momoa as Aquaman proved itself to be the most appealing diversion for audiences over the post-holiday weekend.
“Aquaman,” which marked the arrival of a moneymaking superhero for Warner Bros. when it debuted last week, sold an estimated $51.6 million in tickets in North America between Friday and Sunday. That figure comes despite somewhat unenthusiastic reviews from critics; audiences, who gave the film an A-minus in CinemaScore exit polls, may have helped the movie through word of mouth. The film also continues to do well overseas, where it made $85.4 million this weekend for a foreign total of $560 million, according to the studio.
[Read our critic’s review of “Aquaman.”]
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