'Blue Beetle' Takes Box Office Crown Over 'Barbie' in Weekend Showdown
- IndiaGlitz, [Wednesday,August 23 2023]
The Blue Beetle'' superhero film had a mixed weekend at North American theaters. It secured the top spot at the box office, dethroning Barbie, but its $25.4 million debut was the lowest for a DC superhero film in recent times, excluding Wonder Woman 1984. Starring Xolo Mariduena, the movie follows a college graduate with superhuman powers.
Despite lower ticket sales, Blue Beetle received positive reviews and strong overseas prospects. Barbie, in its fifth week, earned $21.5 million, pushing its global total to $1.27 billion. Universal's historical drama Oppenheimer ranked third with $10.6 million and crossed the $700 million mark worldwide.
Paramount's animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem took fourth place with $8.4 million, featuring a star-studded voice cast. Universal's new comedy Strays came in fifth with $8.3 million, though its start was concerning given its $46 million budget.