Big-Budget Film’s Projected Opening Matches ‘Sound of Freedom’ in 1 Day
Early Projections for “Blue Beetle” Paint a Bleak Picture for Warner Bros.
Exciting news has just been released regarding an upcoming Warner Bros. mega-budget blockbuster. However, the future is not looking too bright for the film studio.
The highly anticipated superhero action flick, ”Blue Beetle,” is projected to make a disappointing $12 to $17 million during its entire opening weekend.
According to Box Office Pro, the total budget for “Blue Beetle” is an astounding $120 million. The film is set to hit theaters on Aug. 18.
These underwhelming projections not only signify another setback for Warner Bros., but they also highlight the incredible success of Angel Studios’ “Sound of Freedom.”
A True Story of Heroism
Starring Jim Caviezel, known for his role in ”Passion of the Christ,” “Sound of Freedom” depicts the courageous journey of former Homeland Security officer Tim Ballard as he embarks on a daring global mission to rescue children from sex traffickers.
Watch the trailer for the movie below:
Despite its modest budget of $14.5 million, just a fraction of the total “Blue Beetle” budget, “Sound of Freedom” managed to rake in an impressive $14.2 million during its opening weekend on July 4, as reported by Variety. This is nearly the same amount that “Blue Beetle” is expected to earn throughout its entire opening weekend.
With its pivotal role in Warner Bros.’ plans, “Blue Beetle” is a crucial film for the studio.
According to Movie Web, this superhero movie is the first installment in a revamped cinematic universe based on the world of DC Comics.
Unfortunately, things are not looking up for “Blue Beetle” after its lackluster projected opening.
Box Office Pro predicts that the film will only reach a total domestic box office of $27 to $55 million, as stated in this article.
If these predictions hold true, “Blue Beetle” will not even come close to recouping its massive budget by the end of its theatrical run.
This disappointment adds to the growing list of major failures for Warner Bros. superhero blockbusters.
In a well-known incident, the studio decided to shelve the already completed $90 million “Batgirl” film in 2022, despite having finished filming, as reported by Variety.
The most recent Warner Bros. DC film to hit theaters, “The Flash,” earned just under $110 million domestically and is projected to result in a loss of up to $200 million for the studio, according to Collider.
Meanwhile, “Sound of Freedom” is thriving without any such troubles.
Once again, the low-budget film had a strong showing at the box office this past weekend.
Currently, the total domestic box office earnings for ”Sound of Freedom” stand at an impressive $124.7 million.
For more details, read the article “Sound of Success: ‘Sound of Freedom’ Matched Upcoming Big-Budget Film’s Projected Opening in 1 Day” on The Western Journal.
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