Aquaman Sequel Faces Multiple Reshoots and Removal of Batman Cameos
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has undergone three rounds of extensive reshoots, more than is typical for a blockbuster film.
- Test screenings received poor reactions, leading Warner Bros. executives to re-edit and reshoot parts of the film.
- Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck were originally set for Batman cameos, but both were cut from the final film.
- The DCEU is in a state of transition, with Aquaman 2 possibly ending the current era before a reboot by James Gunn.
- With visual effects throughout, the film has a massive budget, putting pressure on its performance.