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Recent updates have only aggravated concerns. The projections for Blue Beetle's opening have slightly increased from a range of $12–$17 million to about $13–$18 million. Even these conservative estimates threaten to set a new low for DCU openings—potentially the worst in franchise history. Should it fall within this range, Blue Beetle could ironically open with half the numbers of Shazam! 2, a film that already generated significant losses for Warner Brothers.
Given these figures, the outlook for Blue Beetle appears bleak. The challenge isn’t solely about the initial box office; it's about whether the movie can sustain its performance over time and recover its substantial production costs.