"Blue Beetle: DC's Latino Superhero Takes Flight at the Box Office"
Warner Bros' first Latino superhero movie, Blue Beetle, earned $3.3 million in Thursday previews, while Universal's R-rated comedy, Strays, grossed $1.1 million. Blue Beetle is expected to take the top spot at the weekend box office with $28-32 million, fueled by Latino and Hispanic moviegoers. Despite positive reviews, Blue Beetle's opening is unlikely to lead to a sequel. Strays is expected to perform in the teens and has received mixed reviews. In regular release, Barbie earned $3.8 million, while Oppenheimer made $2 million.