“Blue Ladybug” overtakes “Barbie” at the US box office | Series and movies

New universe movie DC ComicsAnd blue beetle It premiered last Thursday (17th) and took over Barbie from number one to the highest position in the United States, after four consecutive weeks. Despite the achievement, the US$25.4 million raised, R$126.56 million, at the current bid, was lower than expected by Warner Bros. for the film. , producing this feature.

In addition to collecting in the USA, the film also grossed US$43 million, R$214.25 million, at other box offices around the world. Despite the standings in the rankings, the film, which grossed $100 million, R$498.26 million marked the worst debut of the year for DC.

In a statement to diverseConsider Warner Hillary, a tropical storm, with increasing intensity in Southern California as one of the factors hurting the superhero’s big-screen debut. on the gate Rotten tomatoesAnd blue beetle The title remains “Fresh Tomato”, with a critical approval rating of 76% and audience approval of 92%.

The movie is Bruna Marquezine’s Hollywood debut. In the plot, side Xolo Maridueñawho plays the franchise’s protagonist, plays Brazilian Jenny Cord, daughter of businessman Teddy Cord, the second bearer of the relics that possesses the powers of the Blue Beetle.