Warner Bros. has officially screenedAquamanfor a group of lucky fans. While it seems the majority of those who viewed the movie have refrained from sharing their reactions on social media,a small handful of reactionshave surfaced online, giving us an early indication as to how things turned out. So, did they managed to get the DC universe back on track?
Director James Wanrecently announced that he had totally completed the movie and the studio didn’t waste a ton of time before screening it. Again, this is only based on a fewfirst fan reactions, but so far, so good. At worst, things seemed to be a still entertaining mixed bag. On the top end, this is better thanWonder Woman, which is (by far) the high benchmark to beat when it comes to the current live-action DC universe. Carl Abellana had this to say about it and didn’t mince words when it came to heaping praise on what Wan accomplished.
“Aquaman is my top DC movie now. You heard it here first. First to watch it on the west coast!”
Not to take anything away from one person’s opinion, but even the worst movies have people that absolutely love them. And sometimes these early fan reactions can be a little skewed, given the excitement they’re feeling over just getting to see something before anyone else. Still, taken at face value, this shouldencourage DC fans.
Justice Leaguewas very much a step in the wrong direction for the DC universe last year. It was a disaster on the production side of things that cost the studio a ridiculous amount of money, thanks to extensive reshoots done by Joss Whedon after Zack Snyder departed. The burden then fell toJason Momoa as Arthur Curryand James Wan as the movie’s chief creative voice to makeAquamannot only good, but good enough to get general audiences back on board. Mick Minas seems to think the movie hits that bar and feels Wan should be given more movies in the future.
“I can say I have seen #Aquaman I can’t talk about details but I can tell you it’s a major achievement in film making and storytelling it’s a display that Walter hamada is doing a great job it’s evidence that James should direct more DC movies”
Luckily, we’re not going to have to wait that much longer to get some more thorough reactions toAquaman, as the movie is set to hold its premiere in London on November 26, before opening in theaters on December 21. Next up for DC after that isShazamon June 30, 2025, theJokerorigin movie (not connected to the live-action DC universe) on June 07, 2025,Birds of Preyon June 17, 2025, and finallyWonder Woman 1984on July 28, 2025, whichWarner Bros.recently delayed by seven months. Be sure to check out all of the early reactions toAquamanbelow.
