The new superhero movie Blue Beetle opened to strong box office numbers over the weekend, earning an estimated $13.2 million from 3,674 theaters. The film, which stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, the third character to take on the mantle of Blue Beetle, is the first superhero movie with a primarily Latino cast.
Critical reviews for Blue Beetle have been positive, with many critics praising the film’s humor, action, and heartwarming story. The film currently has a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus reading, “Blue Beetle is a refreshingly fun and heartwarming superhero movie that introduces a new hero with plenty of potential.”
Fans have also been positive about Blue Beetle, with many praising the film’s representation of the Latino community. The film’s opening weekend was the highest-grossing opening weekend for a superhero movie with a primarily Latino cast.
Update: Blue Beetle made an estimated $25.4 million for the whole weekend. This is the second-lowest opening weekend for a DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film, behind Wonder Woman 1984. However, it is still the highest-grossing opening weekend for a superhero movie with a primarily Latino cast.
The film’s opening weekend was affected by a number of factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the release of other major films, such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, and the film’s limited release in some countries.
Despite its modest opening weekend, Blue Beetle has been praised by critics and fans alike. The film has a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus reading, “Blue Beetle is a refreshingly fun and heartwarming superhero movie that introduces a new hero with plenty of potential.”
It is still too early to say whether Blue Beetle will be a commercial success, but its strong critical reception and positive word-of-mouth could help it to find an audience in the weeks and months to come.
