Blue Beetle had one of the weakest openings for a DCEU film.
Barbie's four-week streak atop the domestic box office has come to an end as DC's Blue Beetle has claimed the top spot. Unfortunately, it did so with not-so-super ticket sales of $25.4 million in North America.
How 'Barbie' Became the Highest-Grossing Movie of 2023. Credit: Warner Bros. In a surprising move, Barbie has officially dethroned Nintendo's golden boy, earning $1.38 billion at the worldwide box office.
There are several reasons the film didn't perform well at the box office, such as dwindling interest in DC heroes and the character's lack of popularity. However, a few reasons for Blue Beetle's poor performance could be foreshadowing other issues that Gunn will have a hard time escaping while building his universe.
It lacked a distinct impact or identity, floating in a sort of no man's land. If you didn't know Blue Beetle already or indifferent towards him, the film struggled to convincingly make you fall in love with the character or feel a connection.
I love superhero movies, and it's not that “Blue Beetle” is a bad one—to its credit, it pulls away from the source material that traces back to a 1939 comic, attempting to have a fresh start. The problem is, it doesn't feel fresh because it's the same recycled superhero plots and cliches, with a more diverse cast.
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As our chart shows, the toy maker's gross sales volume sharply declined from 2013 onwards, dropping from a worldwide total of $7.1 billion to $5.1 billion in 2019.
Instead, DC's superhero film “Blue Beetle” took its place and grossed an estimated $25.4 million, while “Barbie” slipped to second and brought in $21.5 million, according to studio estimates.
Director Angel Manuel Soto has plans for a potential Blue Beetle trilogy, with hopes for two more sequels following the initial origin movie. The release date for Blue Beetle 2 is uncertain, as it would depend on the success of the first film and the scheduling of other projects in the DCU slate.
“Blue Beetle” has dethroned “Barbie” at the domestic box office. The latest DC superhero adventure claimed the No. 1 spot despite a softer-than-expected debut of $25.4 million. At the international box office, “Blue Beetle,” starring Xolo Maridueña as the alien symbiote, added $18 million from 63 markets.
Ahead of Barbie at the domestic box office are Jurassic World ($653 million), Titanic ($674 million), Avengers: Infinity ($678 million), as well as Avatar: The Way of Water ($684 million). At number one stands Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens ($936 million).
' Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time. Barbie (and Greta Gerwig) keep breaking records. Barbie has surpassed The Dark Knight as the top-earning movie in Warner Bros. history.
Vietnam: Before the film premiered, officials in Vietnam announced they were banning Barbie over a scene that included a map that appeared to show China's contested territorial claims in the South China Sea—Warner Bros. disputed the claim, describing the drawing as “child-like.”
Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson (1961–1967, 1969–present): Barbie's male counterpart and former boyfriend as well as the second character added to the line. Mattel announced a split between him and Barbie in 2004 and a reunion on Valentine's Day in 2011.
Barbie and Ken felt it was “time to spend some quality time apart” with Arons hinting that Ken's reluctance to put a ring on it may have played a part in their breakup. Still, the two swore the breakup was amicable and they would remain friends.
Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Barbie was named after Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara, and Ken after her son, Kenneth. She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin, where she attended high school.
During the heroes fight with Robin King, Blue Beetle accompanied Red Tornado and Blue Beetle into battle against Robin King. Robin King summoned a giant beetle which killed Blue Beetle.
Good character and visual style but not suitable for children. I took my 11 year old and we left halfway through as he found the swearing and adult content too much (characters refer to genetalia several times, there's an overt drug taking reference, and constant use of swear words).
For most people, news of the release of the superhero film “Blue Beetle” elicits one response: “Who?” Blue Beetle, the superhero identity of protagonist Jaime Reyes, is a young hero with four eponymous DC comics, several appearances in DC animated shows and a dedicated fan base.
