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This debut performance also emphasizes ongoing issues with the DC Extended Universe. Shazam! Fury of the Gods, released during the pandemic with a minimal box office haul of just $132 million worldwide, marked the lowest DCU opening at around $30 million. When compared to Blue Beetle, which shares a similar budget and marketing spend, the outlook looks bleak if the film performs anywhere near Shazam's initial figures.