Title: DC’s “Blue Beetle” Surpasses “Barbie” at the Box Office
Subtitle: Greta Gerwig’s Film Slips to Second Place as Superhero Flick Takes the Lead
New York, CNN – The box office charts witnessed a surprising shift this weekend as DC’s superhero film “Blue Beetle” dethroned the reigning champion “Barbie.” According to BoxOfficeMojo, “Blue Beetle” grossed an estimated $25.4 million, while “Barbie” settled for second place with $21.5 million.
Directed by Greta Gerwig, “Barbie” had held the top spot since its release on July 21. This is the first time since then that another film has surpassed its box office performance. Despite slipping to second place, “Barbie” has accumulated an impressive $567 million at the US box office, shattering several records along the way.
In addition to its domestic success, “Barbie” became Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing domestic release last week, surpassing the previous record-holder, the 2008 film “The Dark Knight.” The film is also on track to become the biggest domestic release of the year, potentially surpassing Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which has earned $574.2 million since its April release.
Last week, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that “Barbie” had crossed the $1.2 billion mark globally, reaching the milestone in just three weeks. This achievement places “Barbie” among the elite group of approximately 50 films in history to achieve such a feat, adjusted for inflation. Additionally, Greta Gerwig now holds the title of the highest-grossing woman movie director in history.
It is worth noting that both “Blue Beetle” and “Barbie” are distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN. The success of these films positions Warner Bros. Discovery as a major player in the entertainment industry.
As the box office continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic, the competition among films remains fierce. With the emergence of “Blue Beetle” as a strong competitor, the reign of “Barbie” has undoubtedly come to an end, at least in terms of box office supremacy. Movie lovers eagerly anticipate the next wave of cinematic releases and the exciting tales they will bring to the silver screen.