Post by Lord Death Man on Jan 25, 2024 3:27:50 GMT 1
Dan Murrell breaks down the epic failure of the DCEU… by the numbers. Spoiler alert - the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.
1. Man of Steel (2013)
- Box Office Total: Loss of $39.2 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $120.7 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $42.7 million.
2. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Box Office Total: Loss of $24.8 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $82 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $105.7 million.
3. Suicide Squad (2016)
- Box Office Total: Profit of $28.2 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $87 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $18.4 million.
4. Wonder Woman
- Box Office Total: Profit of $73.9 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $98 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $22.9 million.
5. Justice League
- Box Office Total: Loss of $165.5 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $74.7 million.
6. Aquaman
- Box Office Total: Profit of $113.7 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $72.3 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $26.5 million.
7. Shazam!
- Box Office Total: Loss of $42.8 million theatrically.
- Total Estimated Profit: $74 million.
8. Birds of Prey
- Box Office Total: Loss of $84 million theatrically.
9. Wonder Woman 1984
- Box Office Total: Loss of $229.3 million theatrically.
10. The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Box Office Total: Loss of $27 million theatrically.
11. Black Adam
- Box Office Total: Loss of $115.6 million theatrically.
12. Shazam! Fury of the Gods
- Box Office Total: Loss of $137.35 million theatrically.
13. The Flash
- Box Office Total: Loss of $226.8 million theatrically.
14. Blue Beetle
- Box Office Total: Loss of $117 million theatrically.
15. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
- Box Office Total: Loss of $137.5 million theatrically.
16. Overall Profitability of DCEU
- Theatrical Loss: $1.2 billion across all films.
- Domestic Physical Media Profit: Approx. $668 million.
- Estimated overall profitability: unclear but likely a net loss or slight profit when considering all revenue streams.
17. Assessment
- While the DCEU had some successful entries, overall profitability was hampered by significant losses in later films, particularly during the pandemic era.
- Revenue from physical media sales has declined significantly in recent years, affecting overall profitability.
- The DCEU's profitability was not as high as expected, given the scale of investment and the iconic nature of the characters.
1. Man of Steel (2013)
- Box Office Total: Loss of $39.2 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $120.7 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $42.7 million.
2. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Box Office Total: Loss of $24.8 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $82 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $105.7 million.
3. Suicide Squad (2016)
- Box Office Total: Profit of $28.2 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $87 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $18.4 million.
4. Wonder Woman
- Box Office Total: Profit of $73.9 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $98 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $22.9 million.
5. Justice League
- Box Office Total: Loss of $165.5 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $74.7 million.
6. Aquaman
- Box Office Total: Profit of $113.7 million theatrically.
- Domestic Physical Media Sales: $72.3 million.
- Total Estimated Profit: $26.5 million.
7. Shazam!
- Box Office Total: Loss of $42.8 million theatrically.
- Total Estimated Profit: $74 million.
8. Birds of Prey
- Box Office Total: Loss of $84 million theatrically.
9. Wonder Woman 1984
- Box Office Total: Loss of $229.3 million theatrically.
10. The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Box Office Total: Loss of $27 million theatrically.
11. Black Adam
- Box Office Total: Loss of $115.6 million theatrically.
12. Shazam! Fury of the Gods
- Box Office Total: Loss of $137.35 million theatrically.
13. The Flash
- Box Office Total: Loss of $226.8 million theatrically.
14. Blue Beetle
- Box Office Total: Loss of $117 million theatrically.
15. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
- Box Office Total: Loss of $137.5 million theatrically.
16. Overall Profitability of DCEU
- Theatrical Loss: $1.2 billion across all films.
- Domestic Physical Media Profit: Approx. $668 million.
- Estimated overall profitability: unclear but likely a net loss or slight profit when considering all revenue streams.
17. Assessment
- While the DCEU had some successful entries, overall profitability was hampered by significant losses in later films, particularly during the pandemic era.
- Revenue from physical media sales has declined significantly in recent years, affecting overall profitability.
- The DCEU's profitability was not as high as expected, given the scale of investment and the iconic nature of the characters.