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Beyond the weather excuse, the underlying truth remains that Blue Beetle is facing an uphill battle due to waning audience interest in recent DC projects. The film's failure marks the DCEU’s worst opening since 2020's Wonder Woman 1984, which also suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic but at least had the excuse of limited theater capacity.
And when viewing the larger trend: excluding The Batman and a few other hits, the DC cinematic universe has experienced seven consecutive financial failures—including Birds of Prey, Shazam! 2, Black Adam, and The Flash. This streak highlights a persistent challenge in re-engaging audiences or delivering successful content.