Blue Beetle

For other uses of Blue Beetle, see Blue Beetle (Disambiguation).

“	The universe sent you a gift, and you need to figure out what you're gonna do with it.	”
— Rudy Reyes to Jaime Reyes^[src]

Blue Beetle is a 2023 film based on the DC Comics character, the Blue Beetle, and the sixteenth film in the DC Extended Universe. It is scheduled to premiere on August 18, 2023.^[1]

The film stars Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Raoul Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez, and is directed by Angel Manuel Soto with screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.

Synopsis

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero Blue Beetle.^[2]

Appearances

Characters

Protagonists

Antagonists

Other Characters

Teams and Organizations

Species

Humans
Reach

Objects and Concepts

Locations

Earth-1
- Earth
  - North America
    - United States of America
      - Central City (poster)^[4]
      - Gotham City (poster)^[4]
      - Metropolis (poster)^[4]
      - Palmera City
        Kord Plaza
        
        Reyes Residence

Gallery

Logos and Title Cards

Logo

Promotional Images

"Jaime Reyes is a Superhero, Whether He Likes It or Not"
"Jaime Reyes is a Superhero, Whether He Likes It or Not"

References

Films
Batman: Classic TV Series
Batman: The Movie • Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders • Batman vs. Two-Face
Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology
Superman: The Movie • Superman II • Superman III (Film) • Supergirl (Film) • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Film) • Superman Returns (Film)
Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology
Batman (1989 Film) • Batman Returns (Film) • Batman Forever (Film) • Batman & Robin (Film) • Catwoman (Film)
The Flash
The Flash (1990 Film) • The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster • The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
DC Extended Universe
Man of Steel (Film) • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice • Suicide Squad (Film) • Wonder Woman (Film) • Justice League • Aquaman (Film) • Shazam! • Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) • Wonder Woman 1984 • Zack Snyder's Justice League • The Suicide Squad • Black Adam • Shazam! Fury of the Gods • The Flash (2023 Film) • Blue Beetle • Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Arrowverse
Vixen: The Movie • Freedom Fighters: The Ray (Film)
DC Universe - Chapter One: Gods and Monsters
Superman (2025 Film) • The Authority • The Brave and the Bold (Film) • Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow • Swamp Thing (Film)
Others
The New Original Wonder Woman • Green Lantern • Joker • The Batman • Joker: Folie à Deux • The Batman Part II

[1] Warner Bros. Sets 'Blue Beetle' Release in August 2023

[2] BLUE BEETLE Movie Synopsis Teases Jaime Reyes' Transformation Into DC's Newest Superhero

[3] Blue Beetle Casting Call Hints at Ted Lasso's Jason Sudeikis Playing Major DC Hero

[Twitter-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 Blue Beetle Updates on Twitter: "No idea on the source but some kord industries related images."

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