Margot Robbie’s Dominant Run at Box Office Comes to an End, DCU Movie Beats ‘Barbie’ After Oppenheimer’s Crushing Defeat
Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s most recent theatrical picture, opened just last month and has already shattered box office records. The film, helmed by Greta Gerwig, has created a stir throughout the world. The movie’s amazing performance on the big screen astounded fans. Robbie’s new film landed in theaters on July 21 and has painted the world pink.
Barbie has been smashing records at the box office and was at the top spot until now. The film’s No. 1 stint at the box office has come to an end after the release of DC’s Blue Beetle. The film directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña, playing the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes. Blue Beetle has ended Margot Robbie’s reign at the box office by hitting No. 1 at the weekend ranking.
DCU’s Blue Beetle ends Margot Robbie’s reign at the box office
Since its release Barbie starring Margot Robbie in the lead has been dominating the domestic box office. The Greta Gerwig-directed movie has surpassed Oppenheimer, helmed by acclaimed director, Christopher Nolan. Barbie has beat several major releases like Haunted Mansion and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. However, Robbie’s reign at the box office ended with the release of DC’s Blue Beetle.
The film, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, hit theaters last weekend and became the new No. 1 movie in theaters at the domestic box office. It earned $25.4 million at the weekend box office.
Barbie added another $21.5 million to its total and has now amassed a huge $567.3 million in the domestic box office. In the fifth blockbuster week of its release, Margot Robbie’s Barbie marks the first since its July 21 release that the film has not come out on top. Oppenheimer came in third with takings of $10.6 million bringing its domestic total to $285.2 million and $717.8 million globally.
Blue Beetle stars Xolo Mariduea as the title character, and his alter persona, Jaime Reyes, is based on one of DC’s lesser-known superheroes. In the film, Jaime, a recent college graduate, comes home full of hopes for the future only to discover that things have changed somewhat. As he looks for his place in the world, fate steps in when he unintentionally comes across the Scarab, a long-lost artifact of alien biotechnology.
Margot Robbie’s Barbie gearing up for its digital release
Barbie is getting ready to be sold online beginning next month after bringing in about $1.2 billion at the box office. Warner Bros. just revealed the wildly popular film Margot Robbie will be accessible for purchase online starting on Tuesday, September 5.
As a result, just 46 days after the Greta Gerwig-directed movie’s stunning film debut, fans may curl up at home and relive her amazing summer adventure and magic.
Max is anticipated to release the hot summer smash starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling sometime in 2023. Some people have suggested that Barbie will make the streaming debut on Max 90 days after its theatrical debut. According to the 70-day timeframe, Robbie’s film will debut on Max on September 29. While a 90-day timeframe would see Barbie’s debut on October 19.
Barbie and Blue Beetle are both in theaters now.
Source: Variety
