Blue Beetle's Epic Weekend Drop Surpasses Shazam 2 & The Flash, Box Office Fails to Impress
Blue Beetle soars as DC's fresh face in the superhero genre, captivating audiences with an exhilarating blend of action and heart Despite a 61% second weekend drop, the box office remains promising, leaving fans eager for more
Summary
Blue Beetle is only experiencing a slight improvement at the box office for DC, not a significant one.
The movie signifies a new era for the DC franchise, however, it arrives at a time of downturn for the brand.
Although experiencing a comparatively lesser decline in its second weekend at the domestic box office in contrast to other DC films, Blue Beetle's earnings still fall significantly short of its $100 million production budget.
Blue Beetle's performance at the box office for DC has seen a slight improvement, albeit not substantial. The movie, part of the DC Universe franchise, was released in theaters on August 18 and introduces Jamie Reyes, also known as Blue Beetle, to the franchise's lineup during a new era. However, this release comes at a challenging time for the brand, as recent movies like Black Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and The Flash have disappointed in terms of box office success.
According to Variety, Blue Beetle is expected to experience a 61 percent decline in box office revenue during its second weekend in domestic theaters. While this decline is less severe compared to The Flash's 72.5 percent drop and Shazam! Fury of the Gods' 69 percent drop, Blue Beetle's cumulative domestic earnings of $43 million are still far from reaching its $100 million production budget.
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Source: Variety
