Wonka Takes Top Spot at Box Office, Outperforming Aquaman 2 Which Underperforms Significantly

This Christmas season, “Wonka,” starring Timothee Chalamet, is leading the box office race, significantly outperforming Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” The DC superhero film is struggling to keep pace with the impressive results of “Wonka.” Despite this, the overall holiday season hasn’t been particularly prosperous for Hollywood, as studios and theaters face challenges in drawing audiences away from home comforts.

After the December 25 weekend, “Wonka” secured the top spot, while “Aquaman 2” experienced a decline. The “Aquaman” sequel, starring Jason Momoa, has domestically grossed only $52.5 million, trailing over 55 percent behind its predecessor. However, it has performed better overseas, surpassing $100 million.

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Climbing to second place is Illumination and Universal’s “Migration,” which brought in $6.3 million on Wednesday, reaching a domestic total of $30.6 million. “Aquaman 2” is currently in third place with earnings of $5.9 million.

In fourth place is Oprah Winfrey’s “The Color Purple,” which had an impressive start on Christmas Day, earning $18 million. This ranks as the second-best opening for a December 25 release and the best since 2009, not accounting for inflation.

Completing the top five is the romantic comedy “Anyone But You.