'Blue Beetle' Continues Its Steady Crawl at the Global Box Office

The Big Picture Blue Beetle has had a bit of a slow start at the box office. Despite critical acclaim, the movie struggled to stand out in a summer dominated by Barbie and Oppenheimer world over. Still, people are going out to see Jaime Reyes and hopefully the continued climb at the box office won't mean a one-off film for the superhero.

Xolo Maridueña, widely known for his role in Cobra Kai, has proven himself as superhero material in Blue Beetle. Luckily, audiences are still turning up to see Maridueña take on Jaime Reyes' origin story. In its 4th weekend at the box office, the film has gained an estimated $2.7 million from 71 international markets, registering a -48% holdover drop. This brings the movie's its international total up to $50.3 million, taking the global tally up to $114.

Alongside Maridueña, the movie also stars George Lopez as Jaime's uncle Rudy, Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord, and Susan Sarandon as Jenny's aunt – Victoria Kord. Other cast members include Belissa Escobedo as Jaime's sister – Milagro, Adriana Barraza as Jaime's grandmother, Damián Alcázar as Jaime's father, Elpidia Carrillo as Jaime's mother, Becky G as the voice of Khaji-Da and Raoul Max Trujillo as Ignacio Carapax.

The Odds Were Stacked Against Jaime Reyes As earlier stated, Blue Beetle faced a lot of competition as it went up against Barbie and Oppenheimer at the box office. Also with the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the actors were prohibited from promoting the film. Additionally, previously released DCEU movies have disappointed both fans and critics, leading to continued disinterest in the franchise.

Despite the unfavorable odds, Blue Beetle managed to deliver an acclaimed story thanks to Ángel Manuel Soto's direction, Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer's script, and the charming performances from the cast. Hopefully, Blue Beetle continues to bring in a steady stream of box office numbers despite the odds. Stay tuned to Collider for updates on the movie.

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