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Blue Beetle Is A Commercial Failure But Warner Bros Blames The Weather: Has This Storm Influenced The Result?

1 years ago By Movies Desk

When Mother Nature Reviews a Film

Imagine a world where your movie release date and Mother Nature’s temper have a head-to-head standoff. That’s what happened with Blue Beetle. With blue beetle showtimes filling theaters on August 18, 2023, a dramatic tropical storm also made its grand entrance. Who could’ve predicted that, right? Weather forecasts, probably, but certainly not Warner Bros.

A Twist in the Tale: The Superhero or the Storm?

Warner Bros. pulled out all the stops for this DC extravaganza, with Xolo Mariduea leading the charge. We were pumped, but when those showtimes rolled around, a beastly storm named Hilary unleashed its wrath, especially in southern California – a hotspot for blue beetle fans. It’s been a while since Hilary, the storm, not your aunt, has been this large – think eight decades. Warner believes this natural cinema rival deterred many from venturing out to their nearest theaters. After all, who wants to battle gale-force winds for a popcorn fix?

Now, while the storm played its part, let’s not be hasty. Blue Beetle had some stiff competition. On one side, there was the sultry crooning of “Elvis” and on the other, the feisty Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank. It’s like being caught between a rock and a hard place, or in this case, between The King and an animated legend.

A Glance at the Past: A Pattern or a One-time Flop?

Remember when Wonder Woman 1984 graced our screens in 2020? Even amidst pandemic chaos and a switch to HBO Max streaming, it still managed to outdo our beetle buddy’s numbers. The storm may be to blame, but so might be the overshadowed marketing aimed at Hispanic audiences and the absence of a blue beetle release in numerous Spanish-speaking countries. The mixed reviews and the film not ringing bells, even for some avid comic readers, didn’t help either.

The Forecast Ahead: Will Blue Beetle Fly Again?

Blue Beetle, despite taking the podium from Barbie over the weekend, still seems like the underdog, far from Warner Bros. and DC’s optimistic predictions. With The Flash fizzling out before and hints of superhero genre exhaustion, the numbers barely touched the $25.4 million mark in the U.S during its early days. But was the climate really the culprit? Warner thinks so.

Breaking News: Warner Bros. released a statement, yes, we’re talking an official daily based article, pointing fingers squarely at the storm. They believe the impact on the cinematic numbers was significant, especially in storm-lashed southern California.

In Conclusion: The Silver Lining

Let’s face it; there’s always a rainbow after a storm. Blue Beetle has weathered its fair share of setbacks, but all eyes are now on next week. With calmer skies predicted, maybe this superhero will have another shot at box office redemption. So, for all you fans, check out those blue beetle showtimes and give this DC underdog a chance. Mother Nature has given her review; now it’s our turn.

Also Read: 5 Times When Hollywood Actors Sued The Production House For Hiding Profitable Details

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