Human sacrifice
Ritualistic killing
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| 2024 | Two films were released: All Hallows' Eve: Inferno and Terrifier 3, continuing the franchise's expansion. |
| 2024 | All Hallows' Eve: Inferno was released as another sequel to the original film. |
| 2024 | Terrifier 3 was released as the third installment in the Terrifier film series. |
| 2024 | The film was nominated for Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature at the 22nd Visual Effects Society Awards, specifically for the character T.O.P.O. the Octopus. |
| 2024 | Jason Momoa and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom were nominated for Favorite Movie Actor and Favorite Movie, respectively, at the Kids' Choice Awards. |
| September 2024 | Tumbbad 2 was officially confirmed during the theatrical re-release of the original film. |
| September 2024 | The film was released on VHS by RLJE Films. |
| March 12 2024 | Released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD, including behind-the-scenes featurettes and special features. |
| March 3 2024 | Identified as the most-watched film on streaming for the week of February 26 - March 3, with 685 million minutes watched according to Nielsen Media Research. |
| February 27 2024 | Released on Warner Bros. streaming service Max. |
| January 23 2024 | Released on digital download by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. |
| 2023 | Five men were arrested for the killing and decapitation of a woman in 2019, as part of a religious rite to mark the anniversary of the ringleader's brother's death, after visiting a Hindu temple in Guwahati. |
| 2023 | All Hallows' Eve: Trickster was released as a sequel to the original All Hallows' Eve film. |
| 2023 | Jason Momoa was nominated for Action Movie Star of the Year at the 49th People's Choice Awards for his role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. |
| 2023 | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom received negative reviews from critics, with mixed audience reception. CinemaScore audiences gave the film an average grade of 'B', tied for the lowest in the DCEU. |
| 2023 | The film was noted for highlighting climate change themes, though critics found the approach 'earnest if clumsy' and somewhat derivative. |
| December 2023 | Jason Momoa casts doubt on reprising his role as Aquaman, suggesting the character's future depends on the reception of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. |
| December 22 2023 | Film is released in the United States, ultimately grossing $439 million worldwide against a production budget of $205–215 million. |
| December 22 2023 | WaterTower Music released the official soundtrack album featuring Rupert Gregson-Williams' musical score for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. |
| December 22 2023 | Film released in the United States in multiple formats including IMAX, 3D, 4DX, and ScreenX. |
| December 20 2023 | Film released in China. |
| December 19 2023 | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premiered at a fan event screening at the Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles, with James Wan and Jason Momoa attending after blue carpet photo calls in London, Beijing, and Los Angeles. |
| December 19 2023 | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premieres at a fan event at the Grove in Los Angeles. |
| November 2023 | McG confirms that a third movie is still in development and he is searching for a third star to join the film. |
| November 2023 | Cast resumed marketing activities after the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike. |
| November 17 2023 | The song 'Deep End' by X Ambassadors was released as a single for the film. |
| October 2023 | Scott Derrickson expressed interest in returning to the Sinister franchise, critiquing Sinister 2's approach while suggesting potential future sequel developments. |
| October 2023 | No actors from Zack Snyder's DCEU films are expected to reprise their roles in the new DCU, with Momoa in talks to portray Lobo. |
| October 2023 | The film's release was delayed by two days to December 22, 2023. |
| October 24 2023 |
The Wicker Man
Titan Books published 'The Wicker Man: The Official Story of the Film', a behind-the-scenes book by John Walsh containing new interviews and materials about the film, licensed by StudioCanal.
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| September 2023 | Director James Wan expresses interest in potentially directing a sequel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom after a long break. |
| September 2023 | Director James Wan clarified that the film would not be connected to previous DCEU films due to uncertainty about its release in relation to The Flash. |
| September 14 2023 | First theatrical trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was officially released. |
| June 2023 | Third set of reshoots occurred in New Zealand over five days, completed in four days, increasing the film's budget to $215 million. |
| June 2023 | Final reshoots conclude, with significant changes made to the film's narrative. |
| April 2023 | The film's release date was moved forward five days to December 20, 2023. |
| April 2023 | First trailer showcased at Warner Bros.' CinemaCon panel, highlighting the relationship between Arthur and Orm. |
| March 3 2023 | The second film adaptation was released in theaters nationwide. |
| March 3 2023 | The Kurt Wimmer-directed Children of the Corn adaptation was released in theaters, filmed in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| January 2023 | Jason Momoa stated he had shot scenes with multiple actors as Batman, unsure which would be in the final cut. |
| January 2023 | Jason Momoa states he would 'always be Aquaman' but feels he could portray other characters. |
| 2022 | Terrifier 2 was released as a sequel to the original Terrifier film. |
| December 2022 | Warner Bros. considers ending the Aquaman film series and potentially recasting Jason Momoa as Lobo after Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. |
| October 2022 | A six-year-old boy was killed in Delhi by two men to please a deity. |
| October 2022 | Michael Keaton's cameo was reportedly cut from the film, and the film's budget reached $205 million during production. |
| October 2022 | James Gunn and Peter Safran were hired as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios, beginning to develop a new eight-to-ten-year plan for the DC Universe. |
| August 2022 | Warner Bros. delayed the film to December 25, 2023, to help spread out marketing and distribution costs. |
| August 2022 | Film's release date was delayed, with Wan revealing additional concept art at this time. |
| July 2022 | Jason Momoa revealed that Ben Affleck was reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman for reshoots at Warner Bros. Studios backlot in Burbank, California. |
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