DC's Blue Beetle previews $3.3 million at box office

Barbie" has ruled the box office for the past four weeks with a historic hot-pink dramatic performance.

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It's facing its biggest challenge yet: DC's latest superhero movie, "Blue Beetle."

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The comic book film, led by "Cobra Kai" star Xolo Maridueña, pulled in $3.3 million in Thursday previews at the domestic box office.

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A close battle was seen between "Barbie" and "Blue Beetle" at the box office.

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This weekend "Blue Beetle" is estimated to collect between $25 million and $32 million.

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While "Barbie" is set to add $17 million to $20 million in its fifth week.

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"Blue Beetle," directed by Angel Manuel Soto, is DC's first superhero film to be led by a Latino actor.

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Mariduena plays a teenager named Jamie Reyes who stumbles upon a mysterious piece of alien technology.

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