James Gunn may have retconned most elements of the now-defunct DCEU, but he seems keen to expand upon the lore of the Xolo Maridueña-led Blue Beetle movie. In accordance, two integral members from the 2023 project have come forth to provide an update on the titular character’s future, all but confirming Blue Beetle 2. Belissa Escobedo is positive that Blue Beetle 2 will happen During … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle 2’ Gets Surprise Sequel Update!!
Following Peacemaker’s success, James Gunn has all but confirmed the advent of other Charlton Comics characters in upcoming DCU projects. In a recent social media interaction, the DC Studios co-CEO answered a fan query about the possible appearance of certain characters in the DCU, suggesting that more Charlton superheroes could soon make their debuts in his revamped cinematic universe. Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, and The … Continue reading James Gunn Teases the Appearance of Charlton Heroes in Future DCU Projects!!
In 2023, Xolo Maridueña made his DCU debut in Blue Beetle, where he played Jamie Reyes, aka Blue Beetle. And while this young superhero isn’t making a return to the big screen just yet, he will star in his own animated series that’s currently in production with Warner Bros. Animation. While the show has yet to announce an official release date, the Cobra Kai star … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Xolo Maridueña Reveals the Status of His DC Hero!!
Audiences haven’t seen the last of Blue Beetle, with Deadline reporting that an animated series based around the character is currently in development at Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios. The project is meant to build on the events of last year’s movie, with the possibility of Xolo Maridueña returning as the hero in another live-action story on the table. However, the future remains uncertain … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Animated Series is in the Works!!
Blue Beetle, one of the concluding movies of the DCEU, kicked off with a lackluster start at the box office earning a $25 million in its opening weekend. However, due to the favorable critical reception it received, there was that Jaime Reyes’ (Xolo Maridueña) adventure could somehow manage to renew audience interest in the franchise. Unfortunately, due to many factors, the odds were greatly stacked … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Ends Run Ends as the Lowest-Grossing DCEU Movie Ever at the Worldwide BO!!
After Blue Beetle had a disappointing box office performance this summer, it seems the story of Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) isn’t over yet. James Gunn has confirmed that the actor will reprise his role as the hero in the new version of the DC Universe on the big screen via a post on his Threads profile. While it might not be the same version of … Continue reading Xolo Maridueña’s Blue Beetle to Return in James Gunn’s DCU!!
New Line/Warner Bros is calling the third weekend of The Nun 2 at $8.4M and Lionsgate says Millennium Media’s Expendables 4 is at $8.3M, which by the way, is the lowest ever for the franchise. While some will argue that’s a tie, it ain’t, because rival studios have a farther gap between the two movies, showing that the Conjuring sequel is the winner. Once again, … Continue reading ‘The Nun II’ Scares Off ‘Expend4bles’ to Retain Top Spot at the BO!!
It looks like Hercule Poirot doesn’t have a prayer at winning the box office this weekend, with Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice losing No. 1 to the second weekend of New Line’s Nun 2, $14.5M to $14.7M. That’s in line with industry estimates, which show a $100K-$300K lead for Nun 2 over the Disney/20th Century Studios film. If these numbers stick into tomorrow, it’s … Continue reading ‘The Nun II’ Scares Away Top Spot from ‘A Haunting in Venice’ at the BO!!
New Line’s Michael Chaves horror sequel The Nun 2 is meeting its opening weekend expectations with a $32.6M take. Even though that’s -39% off from Nun 1‘s $53.8M, it’s wonky times with the pic’s lead stars Taissa Farmiga and Storm Reid and the studio unable to truly splash this event-wise, etc due to the actors strike. The sequel cost $38.5M before P&A. Note, the 3-day … Continue reading ‘The Nun II’ Scares Up to Top Spot with $32.6M at the BO!!
Sony/Escape Artists’ The Equalizer 3 will hit $42M over four-days, easily the second-best opening of Labor Day weekend ever following 2021’s Shang-Chi, which did $94.6M. 3-day is $34.5M (or 2.6M patrons, per EntTelligence), which is the third-best domestic opening for filmmaker Antoine Fuqua after Equalizer 2 ($36M) and The Magnificent Seven ($35M), and the second-best start for the franchise. Friday was $13.1M, including Thursday previews, … Continue reading ‘The Equalizer 3’ Seizes Top Spot With Second-Best Labor Day Opening Ever at the BO!!
In one of the dullest weekends of the year, there was a lot of melodrama. However, Sony’s Gran Turismo won the weekend with $17.4M — and rival studios, except for Warners Bros, see it that way too. Barbie came in with $15.1M, not $17.1M, to no one’s shock. “It was never going to do that kind of business,” said one rival distribution cappo this AM. … Continue reading ‘Gran Turismo’ Races Ahead to Debut at the Top of the BO!!!
Synopsis – An alien scarab chooses college graduate Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the teenager with a suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle. My Take – With Black Adam (2022), Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) and The Flash (2023) turning out to be massive box … Continue reading Blue Beetle (2023) Review!!
Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto has revealed that his dream casting choice for Ted Kord is none other than Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis. Soto talked about his desire for Sudeikis to play Kord in a potential follow-up to the recently released Blue Beetle during an interview with The Digital Fix. For Soto, Sudeikis has always been the correct choice, but ultimately he wants … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Director Wants ‘Ted Lasso’ Star as Ted Kord for Future Sequels!!
Even though this weekend’s new entries – Warner Bros/DC’s Blue Beetle and Universal’s Strays – aren’t coming in at the top of their projections, with respective lower weekends of $25.4M and $8.3M, the overall health of the theatrical business is still in good shape. It’s being further bolstered by the fifth weekends of Barbie ($21.5M) and Oppenheimer ($10.6M), which are fueling an estimated $100.7M weekend … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Steals Top Spot from ‘Barbie’ for an Underwhelming Debut at the BO!!
The release of DC‘s newest film Blue Beetle is fast approaching, as the new hero prepares to fly into theaters this Friday, August 18. Now, a new poster for the movie sees Xolo Maridueña unmasked, as he stars as directionless college graduate-turned-costumed hero Jamie Reyes. The upcoming movie marks the big screen debut of the classic DC character, as well as only the second live … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
Warner Bros. Discovery has already mapped out plans as to how it intends to move forward with the superhero division of its entertainment empire. Helming those affairs and steering the DC Universe ship will be James Gunn and Peter Safran, but before the Gunn-led Gods and Monster era takes center stage, WBD will introduce its first Latinx hero to the DC roster. When Blue Beetle … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: New Clip Sees Jaime Reyes Challenge the Scarab!! Check It Out!!
Fans now have a new look at the upcoming DC movie that is about to hit the big screen, Blue Beetle. Screen Rant has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette which features interviews with the cast, as well as director Angel Manuel Soto. The movie is currently scheduled to be released on August 18. The featurette sees cast members Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle/Jaime Reyes), Belissa Escobedo … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: New Featurette Takes Us BTS of the Upcoming Superhero Adventure!! Check It Out!!
While DC has had a very rough 2023 with Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Flash bombing at the box office, Blue Beetle looks to be the brand’s savior. The film based on the popular young DC hero hits theaters later this month. Because of that, marketing for the film has been in full swing with new TV spots, featurettes, and toys lighting the … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Gets a New Big Belly Burger Poster!! Check It Out!!
DC Studios is having a pretty eventful start to their first ever movie slate, and they have been showing no signs of slowing down. Co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have been developing a whole slew of projects that will begin with Creature Commandos on television and Superman: Legacy on the big screen. Gunn recently revealed the cast for the former, and it was just announced that David Corenswet … Continue reading James Gunn Confirms Blue Beetle Is a Part of the New DCU!!
Synopsis – A Mexican teenager finds an alien beetle that gives him superpowered armor. Directed – Angel Manuel Soto Starring – Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Final Trailer Reveals the Electrifying Power of the Scarab!! Check It Out!!
San Diego Comic-Con is considered the Mecca for comic book and movie lovers with imaginative cosplays, meeting their favorite stars, and big Hall H presentations, and the event is usually jampacked with people from across the country. But the pandemic brought that to a halt before the festival made a roaring comeback with SDCC 2022 with a masked-and-vaccinated convention and huge announcements. However, with recent … Continue reading Major Studios to Skip San Diego Comic-Con 2023!!
Change is the one constant in life, many would agree, and this holds true for Warner Bros. and DC. In the past year or so, the company has undergone a tsunami of change. First, a new CEO in David Zaslav took the reins, and what came next were cost-cutting measures that even involved canning the much admired Batgirl. As part of his new DC universe … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Confirmed as Part of the New DCU!!
Blue Beetle was once destined to be an HBO Max-exclusive movie alongside Batgirl, but when Warner Bros. leadership changed, so did plans for the DC Extended Universe. Now, Blue Beetle is getting a theatrical release this summer, though we’re still no closer to knowing whether this version of Jaime Reyes is the last time we’ll meet a new DCEU hero or the first time we’re … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Gets New Posters!! Check It Out!!
While The Flash is understandably the big focus for DC and Warner Brothers at the moment, there’s another major DC film that comic book fans should be keeping their eye out for later this summer. That would be Blue Beetle. The coming-of-age superhero tale flies into theaters this August and features a very exciting cast of new and veteran talent. Now, seemingly ahead of its … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Becky G to Voice Khaji-Da!!
As The Flash speeds into theaters this month, it won’t be too long before fans return to cinemas for the debut of another DC hero in the upcoming Blue Beetle. The film centers around its titular hero, played by Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai), a character which dates all the way back to the 1930s. Despite the character’s long history, the film marks Blue Beetle’s big … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Upcoming DC Feature Reveals New Image!! Check It Out!!
As audiences eagerly await the release of The Flash, DC fans have another big project to look forward to with the release of Blue Beetle, slated to debut this August. In part of their summer movie preview, Fandango has revealed via Twitter a new image of the film, which showcases the character charging up for action. The image features the titular superhero, played by Xolo … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Upcoming DC Feature Reveals New Image!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A Mexican teenager finds an alien beetle that gives him superpowered armor. Directed – Angel Manuel Soto Starring – Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Trailer Introduces Xolo Maridueña’s New DC Superhero!! Check It Out!!
Co-head of DC Studios James Gunn revealed on Twitter that he’ll reveal part of the 10-year plan to unify every DC production into a single cohesive narrative this month. Gunn and Peter Safran were given the keys to the DC kingdom last October and have been working on a long-term plan that involves films, TV shows, animated productions, and even video games. Ever since Gunn … Continue reading James Gunn, Peter Safran to Announce Some of their DCU Plan this Month!!
Brazil’s biggest fan convention is here to kick off the winter holidays with a bang. After going virtual for the last two years, CCXP is celebrating a return to in-person events in São Paulo. With numbers that have grown exponentially since its inception, CCXP is one of the biggest pop culture festivals in the world. Studios from around the globe are showcasing trailers, posters, and … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Upcoming DC Film Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!
As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, Blue Beetle is still on the Warner Bros. Discovery schedule, despite the ongoing restructuring of the DC Extended Universe. The movie stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a young man who becomes a superhero after accidentally acquiring a powerful alien technology that allows him to manifest a weaponized exoskeleton. Due to the recent merging between Warner Bros. and Discovery, … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Movie Still on Track Despite Restructuring!!
After filming for several months, WB‘s Blue Beetle has officially wrapped production, director Angel Manuel Soto has announced via his Instagram story. The Latin-led superhero project features Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña in the titular role of Jaime Reyes. The blockbuster project finalized principal photography on the island of enchantment after filming in several cities including Atlanta, Georgia; El Paso, Texas; and Santurce, Puerto Rico. Although … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Upcoming DC Film Officially Wraps Production!!
Blue Beetle star Raoul Trujillo revealed on his personal Instagram that production on the upcoming DC film is close to its end. In his post, Trujillo also said the experience of shooting in Puerto Rico has been magical. Blue Bettle stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a young man who accidentally gets his hands on a powerful alien technology that allows him to manifest a … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Star Raoul Trujillo Reveals Shooting is Close to End!!
Production has officially started on Warner Bros.’ upcoming film Blue Beetle, and now fans can get a great look at the character in his full suit thanks to some new set photos. While fans already had a good idea of what to expect from the suit thanks to DC’s DC FanDome event late last year, new set photos featuring star Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai) donned … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Set Photos of Upcoming DC Film Reveal Xolo Maridueña in Full Costume!! Check It Out!!
Susan Sarandon is officially set to join the DCEU in WB‘s Blue Beetle as the villainous Victoria Kord, The Wrap exclusively reports. The Academy Award-winning actress replaces Sharon Stone, who was previously in talks to play the villain before Sarandon closed the deal. The actress will be sharing the screen with Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña, who plays Jaime Reyes, the Blue Beetle. While Sarandon serves … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Susan Sarandon Set to Play Antagonist Victoria Kord in Upcoming DC Film!!
According to The Wrap, Sharon Stone is set to join the DCEU in Warner Bros.’s Blue Beetle as the villainous Victoria Kord, an original character made for the film. Additionally, the upcoming superhero film adds Raoul Max Trujillo (Mayans M.C.) as another villain, Carapax the Indestructible Man. Stone will be sharing the screen with Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña, who plays Jaime Reyes, Blue Beetle himself. … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Sharon Stone Set to Play Antagonist Victoria Kord in Upcoming DC Film!!
Warner Bros.’s Blue Beetle film has added Harvey Guillén, Belissa Escobedo, and Brazilian star Bruna Marquezine to its cast. The film stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a young Latino man who becomes a superhero in the DC universe after acquiring an alien super suit. As The Wrap reports, Marquezine is set to play Penny, a love interest for Jaime who does not seem to … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: Harvey Guillén, Bruna Marquezine, and Belissa Escobedo Join DC Film!!
There are a lot of superhero movies to look forward to in the next couple years, especially for DC Comics fans, and one of those highly anticipated films is Blue Beetle from director Angel Manuel Soto and writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. The film was set to premiere on HBO Max, but Warner Brothers announced on Thursday that the Blue Beetle movie will be skipping the streaming … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ to Receive Theatrical Release!!
A first tease for the upcoming Blue Beetle movie was revealed during DC FanDome today, offering a look at concept art for the titular hero’s costume in the HBO Max original movie. Hidden in the art however was a little Easter egg that has some fans wondering if another Blue Beetle will appear in the film as the logo for Ted Kord’s Kord Industries can … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Movie Concept Art Revealed!! Check It Out!!
We are one step closer to seeing Blue Beetle in action as Xolo Maridueña has been cast to star as the DC superhero for HBO Max. Angel Manuel Soto, who rose to fame with 2020’s Charm City Kings, will direct the adaptation from a script by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. The Wrap broke the news about the casting, with the casting becoming official when Maridueña and Soto … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: ‘Cobra Kai’ Star Xolo Maridueña Cast as Lead in DC’s HBO Max Film!!
Warner Bros. and DC Films‘ Blue Beetle live-action movie will reportedly release on HBO Max. Fans of DC‘s comics have experienced live-action films for decades, but it has only been in recent years that heroes not named Batman or Superman have been given a chance to lead their own films. The DC Extended Universe‘s strategy brought dozens of movies into development featuring a wide range of … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: DC Movie Reportedly Set to be an HBO Max Original!!
In an alternate timeline, we’re currently in the midst of a robust run of interconnected DC films that’s building towards a Justice League 2, all spearheaded by filmmaker Zack Snyder. But the thing about plans is they can change rapidly, as they did when Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters back in 2016 to disappointing box office and critical reception. And once Snyder … Continue reading DC Films Is Once Again Working on an Extended Universe!!
A new Transformers movie is in the works at Paramount from Angel Manuel Soto, the director of Charm City Kings and WB‘s upcoming Blue Beetle movie, and writer Marco Ramirez, who served as a writer on Netflix‘s Daredevil. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the untitled project is expected to be a standalone that will be developed outside of the main Transformers universe, which will continue … Continue reading ‘Transformers’: ‘Daredevil’ Writer, ‘Blue Beetle’ Director Working on New Movie!!
With a widely diversifying marketplace, studios are also working to diversify their superhero slates, especially after the massive success of Black Panther with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on the way. DC is now working to get the first Latino superhero lead to screens with Blue Beetle. The Wrap reports that Charm City Kings director Angel Manuel Soto is set to direct … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: ‘Charm City Kings’ Director Angel Manuel Soto to Helm New DC Movie!!
Four new DC Comics characters are getting the spotlight in new DC Showcase animated shorts to be released between 2021 to 2022. The animated shorts will be included on upcoming releases of the animated DC Universe Movies, as bonus features. Warner Bros. announced that Kamandi, The Losers, Blue Beetle, and John Constantine will be the stars of four new DC Showcase animated shorts for release by Warner Bros. … Continue reading DC Showcase to Release Four New Animated Shorts in 2021 and 2022!!
There is a new superhero in the movie mix, and his name is Jaime Reyes, a.k.a. Blue Beetle. DC and Warner Bros. are developing a Blue Beetle movie, the first Latino-led standalone superhero feature, according to The Wrap. Mexican-born screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer will pen the screenplay, with Zev Foreman executive producing for Warner Bros. Jaime Reyes’ Blue Beetle first appeared in comic form in 2006’s Infinite Crisis #3 (and … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’: DC and Warner Bros Are Developing a Latino-Led Movie!!!
The Tracking Board brings word that Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are set to add another DC Comics property to their extensive roster of planned films with a big screen team up of fan-favorites, Booster Gold and Blue Beetle. The outlet reports that superstar executive producer Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” and “Supergirl”) will direct the Blue Beetle and Booster Gold movie, which is being … Continue reading Arrow / The Flash producer Greg Berlanti rumored to direct Booster Gold/ Blue Beetle team up movie for DC!!
