The first movie in the DC Universe is set to drop in less than a month when Blue Beetle soars into theaters. A new promo for the film showcases Jaime Reyes suiting up with the Scarab!
The Blue Beetle Scarab is one of the most inventive weapons in DC comics, and is the perfect gadget for Jaime Reyes to wield in the first DC Universe movie. While the first trailer showed it acting similar to the Venom symbiote, taking over Jaime’s body with a black goo, the newest trailer shows a much more robotic suit up scene:
Given the Scarab can literally do whatever the user imagines, its no shock Blue Beetle will feature more than one way for Jaime Reyes to suit up. Given this movie was originally meant to debut on the HBO Max streaming service, the effects look surprisingly good. Following The Flash, fans should be relieved that the first DC Universe project isn’t filled with sloppy CGI.
Who is DC’s Blue Beetle?
Blue Beetle is one of DC’s lesser-known heroes, but he has a dedicated fanbase nonetheless. Created in 1939 by Charles Wojtkowski, Blue Beetle has gone through several iterations over the years. The Jaime Reyes version of the character was introduced during the events of 2006’s Infinite Crisis and quickly became a fan-favorite.
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In the pages of DC Comics, Jaime Reyes is a teenager from El Paso, Texas. Jaime discovers a scarab beetle-shaped device that bonds with his body, giving him access to an advanced suit of armor and various powers. He becomes the latest in a long line of Blue Beetles and must learn to balance his newfound abilities with his everyday life.
Angel Manuel Soto is directing Blue Beetle from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. The full cast of the movie also includes Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon and Harvey Guillén.
Blue Beetle is currently scheduled to hit theaters on August 18, 2023. Stay tuned for the latest news surrounding the film.
