Blue Beetle is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle. Produced by DC Studios and The Safran Company, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the 14th installment of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film was directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, and stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle alongside Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez.
The film follows Jaime Reyes, a teenage boy who discovers an alien scarab that bonds to his spine and gives him a powerful suit of armor. Jaime must learn to master his new powers and use them to protect his community from a powerful villain.
The film was released in theaters on August 18, 2023, and received positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its action sequences, humor, and Maridueña’s performance.
The film is notable for being the first DCEU film to feature a Latino lead character. It is also the first DCEU film to be directed by a Latino filmmaker.
The film has been praised for its representation of Latino culture and for its positive portrayal of a young Latino superhero. It has also been praised for its diverse cast and its focus on family and community.
Overall, Blue Beetle is a well-made and entertaining superhero film that is sure to please fans of the genre. It is also a film that is sure to make a positive impact on representation in Hollywood.
