03-04-23 | Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the upcoming superhero epic The Blue Beetle. The latest film in the DC Universe tells the story of Jaime Reyes and the mystical Egyptian scarab that changes him into the saviour know as the Blue Beetle. Reyes’ cinematic debut premieres worldwide in August this year. The films stars Xolo Maridueña as the eponymous hero, with Susan Sarandon as his main adversary.
To the general public the Blue Beetle remains relatively unknown. Among collectors he has become something of a cult character, known to have a talent for reinvention. This grants DC the luxury not be precious with the mythology the way they would be with Batman or Superman. A clean slate, which director Angel Manuel Soto is sure to exploit to the fullest. Be sure to check out the trailer and judge for yourself.
