'Barbie' is considered one of the most successful films of 2023, the Mattel doll far surpassed 'Oppenheimer' by Christopher Nolan and 'Super Mario Bros'. However, the DC Studios film titled 'Blue Beetle' was a success in its first weekend and dethroned the film directed by Greta.
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According to a report from the Pop Base portal, 'Blue Beetle' is dominating the box office this past weekend with an estimated $25.4 million, which caused it to dethrone 'Barbie' from the top spot after a record-breaking streak in theaters.
In its fifth week, it was expected that 'Barbie' would return to lead the box office, but it didn't succeed. According to experts, it earned a total of $21.5 million. However, it has accumulated a figure of $567.3 million since its premiere in North America a few weeks ago.
Synopsis of 'Blue Beetle'
Jaime Reyes (Maridueña), a recent graduate, returned home full of aspirations for his future, but he discovered that his home is not exactly as he left it. The young man continued his life normally until he received the visit of an alien biotechnology relic called 'The Scarab' that gave him an armor and incredible powers.
How to watch 'Blue Beetle' online and for free?
After its success at the box office, it is possible to watch 'Blue Beetle' in the next 90 days on the HBO Max streaming platform. The film, starring actor Xolo Maridueña, has a duration of 127 minutes.