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Even James Gunn’s assurances that Jaime Reyes will remain a fixture in the new DC Universe are met with skepticism—especially as the movie’s underperformance casts doubt on whether audiences will buy into the new direction at all.
As things stand, Blue Beetle may end up as one of the most significant financial flops for Warner Bros., with potential losses exceeding $100 million. The future of DC films appears uncertain, and unless significant changes are made to appeal to audiences’ tastes, similar disappointments might continue to plague the franchise.