DC's 'Blue Beetle' Tops Box Office But Underperforms, Signaling Superhero Fatigue

Blue Beetle debuted at #1 at the box office but had one of the lowest openings for a DC film, with disappointing North American and international box office numbers.
Blue Beetle ended the month-long box office streak of Greta Gerwig's Barbie but only narrowly surpassed it, signaling declining interest in DC films.
Positive critical reviews for Blue Beetle suggest the film itself resonated with audiences, but external factors like marketing and DC's brand likely impacted box office numbers.
Blue Beetle's performance raises concerns about superhero fatigue more broadly, with recent DC and Marvel films struggling to meet expectations.
The future of Blue Beetle and other upcoming DC films is uncertain under new studio leadership, with the success of projects like Aquaman 2 being pivotal.