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Warner Bros. has unveiled the last trailer for its upcoming DC Studios movie, Blue Beetle. It appears to be a fun superhero adventure suitable for the whole family. While it may not be considered one of the best superhero films ever made, it promises to provide enjoyable and action-packed entertainment. However, there is uncertainty about whether audiences will actually go to theaters to watch it, especially considering the disappointing box office performance of some previous DC movies. Only time will tell how it fares with the audience.
Blue Beetle Movie Info:
Movie | Blue Beetle |
Directed by | Angel Manuel Soto |
Writer | Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer |
Cast | Susan Sarandon, Raoul Max Trujillo, Harvey Guillén |
Release Date | August 18, 2023 |
Budget | $120 million |
Genres | Action, Superhero, Fantasy, Adventure |
Distributed by | Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures |
Blue Beetle Movie Trailer:
Warner Bros & DC have released a new trailer for the movie Blue Beetle, which features a Mexican teenage superhero. The movie will be released in August at the end of the summer. The trailer is filled with action and showcases even more exciting scenes than the previous trailer. In the film, a Mexican teenager discovers a Blue Beetle, an alien creature that grants him special armor and weapons with superpowers. The movie tells the story of Jaime Reyes, as he learns about his transformation into the “Blue Beetle” and his mission to protect the world. The main character, Jaime Reyes, is played by Xolo Maridueña, and he gains his superpowers when the alien scarab fuses with him, creating a powerful exoskeleton around his body.
Watch The Blue Beetle Movie Trailer Video:
What’s the story of ‘Blue Beetle’?
Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate (played by Maridueña), returns home with big dreams for his future. However, he soon realizes that things have changed since he left. As he tries to figure out his purpose in life, something unexpected happens. Jaime stumbles upon an ancient alien artifact called the Scarab, which chooses him as its host. This grants him a powerful suit of armor with extraordinary and unpredictable abilities. From that moment on, his destiny is forever altered as he becomes the Blue Beetle.
The movie was directed by Angel Manuel Soto, known for ‘Charm City Kings’, and the script was written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
Blue Beetle Movie Release Date:
Blue Beetle, unlike Batgirl and Scoob!: Holiday Haunt, was not canceled and removed from the DC release schedule. After the merger between Warner Bros and Discovery, several upcoming films were eliminated, but fortunately, our hero with a scarab theme managed to survive. Instead of being released directly on HBO Max, Blue Beetle will premiere in theaters on August 18, 2023. Additionally, the film will be shown in IMAX, providing a more immersive viewing experience. Director Angel Manuel Soto mentioned this during a Q&A session with the press.
Blue Beetle Movie Lead Cast:
The cast also features George Lopez (as Jaime’s uncle), Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar, Belissa Escobedo, Bruna Marquezine, Susan Sarandon and ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ stalwart Harvey Guillén.
What is the budget for Blue Beetle?
The budget for Blue Beetle is $120 million. For the sake of comparison to other DC movies, the budget for Black Adam (2022) was $260 million.
Fan Reactions to Blue Beetle Movie Trailer:
Reacting to the film One fan expressed, Seeing those arm cannons and his suit looks great. I give Young Justice props for the most exposure to Blue Beetle and his whole arc there. So I’m excited about this movie. Looks fun. The only thing is I’ll be on vacation when it comes out lol. Also interested in the promotion thing. Not really on social media so I had no idea about the fan’s involvement. Glad to hear about Doom Patrol, I always figured they were saving it for the fall season, This is a good trailer, it felt like I watched the whole movie at this point. I can’t wait until it comes out. This is promising ❤DC
Another fan shared a quote, I am so hyped for this movie. Blue Beetle is one of my favorite heroes in general. However, I’ll be disappointed if we don’t get Jamie trying to calm the Scarab down from trying to go a bit “overkill” in defense mode. I’d also like to see some reference to the Reach. Though I don’t know if they’re going that route. This is technically a planet-conquering weapon. But even if it doesn’t have any of it, I’m so excited for this movie.