Blue Beetle - movie: where to watch streaming online (2024)

Warner Bros. welcomes their first Latino superhero, Blue Beetle, into the DCU

Blue Beetle is a superhero film directed by Angel Manuel Soto for Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the DC Comics character of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle originally created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers and Cully Hamner.Soto is a Puerto Rican filmmaker best known for directing the 2020 drama, Charm City Kings. Miss Bala screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer wrote the screenplay for Blue Beetle.

Xolo Maridueña portrays the lead role of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. His previous acting credits include Miguel Diaz in Cobra Kai and Victor Graham in NBC’s Parenthood. Adriana Barraza portrays Jaime's grandmother, Damián Alcázar is Jaime's father Alberto, while Elpidia Carrillo portrays Jaime's mother Rocio. Bruna Marquezine plays Jaime’s love interest Jenny Kord, Raoul Max Trujillo is Conrad Carapax, Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon is the villainous Victoria Kord and George Lopez portrays Jaime's uncle Rudy. Belissa Escobedo and Harvey Guillén round out the cast as Jaime's younger sister Milagro and Dr. Sanchez respectively.

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• March 31, 2021
  • An upcoming DC film, Blue Beetle, has been announced to be released in either 2022 or 2023. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• August 3, 2021
  • Jaime Reyes will be portrayed by Xolo Maridueña, making him the first Latino superhero protagonist in a DC comic adaptation. (Source: Variety)
• March 28, 2022
  • Susan Sarandon has been selected to play the character of Victoria Kord, the film's antagonist. This role was initially set for Sharon Stone. (Source: Deadline)
• September 9, 2022
  • According to Susan Sarandon, the film will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles. (Source: Collider)
• December 13, 2022
  • The official synopsis for the film released indicates that unlike the comics, Jaime's character will be portrayed as a college graduate rather than a high school student. (Source: Screen Rant)
• January 30, 2023
  • James Gunn has confirmed that Blue Beetle will be disconnected from the prior DCEU and instead be a part of the new DC Universe following the formation of DC Studios. (Source: SlashFilm)
• April 2, 2023
  • The movie's trailer has been released, providing a sneak peek into Jaime Reyes' wacky superhero origin story as the Blue Beetle. (Source: YouTube)
• June 4, 2023
  • It is announced that the talented singer-songwriter Becky G will lend her voice to the witty symbiote scarab named Khaji-Da, which merges with Jaime Reyes, transforming him into the legendary Blue Beetle. (Source: Collider)
• July 12, 2023
  • The final trailer for Blue Beetle released featuring Jaime utilizing his newfound powers in an attempt to stop the film's numerous enemies. (Source: YouTube)
• August 8, 2023
  • A new featurette for Blue Beetle released featuring the cast and director of the film expressing their excitement for the upcoming film alongside showcasing riveting behind-the-scenes footage. (Source: Screen Rant)
• August 18, 2023
  • Blue Beetle released in theatres.