Blue Beetle has become a monumental movie for DC and the superhero genre at large: Jaime Reyes is the first official character in James Gunn's new DCU and Blue Beetle marks the first-ever solo film for a Latino superhero. You can check out our full Blue Beetle review for more details.
Blue Beetle will be in theaters beginning August 18. If you're wondering how and where you can watch it this weekend, take a look at the info below.
Blue Beetle will be in theaters as early as tomorrow afternoon, with a wider release date of August 18. To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the main theater sites below:
Blue Beetle will eventually be released on (HBO) Max, rather than Netflix or Disney+, given it's a DC Studios/Warner Bros. film.
The most recently released DC film to hit Max was Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which came to the streaming service 67 days after its theatrical debut. Should Warner Bros. and DC follow suit, Blue Beetle may come to Max by late October.
Blue Beetle marks the DC hero's first-ever big-screen appearance. Here's the official plot synopsis from Warner Bros.:
Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.
Blue Beetle was written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer and directed by Angel Manuel Soto. It stars the following actors:
Blue Beetle is Rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, language, and some suggestive references. The film runs for a total of 2 hours and 7 minutes including credits.
Yes, there are two post-credits scenes in Blue Beetle. Stay tuned for a guide explaining these scenes as well as the ending itself and how it fits in the DCU timeline.
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Blue Beetle will be in theaters beginning August 18. If you're wondering how and where you can watch it this weekend, take a look at the info below.
Where to Watch Blue Beetle – Showtimes
Blue Beetle will be in theaters as early as tomorrow afternoon, with a wider release date of August 18. To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the main theater sites below:
Blue Beetle Streaming Release Status
Blue Beetle will eventually be released on (HBO) Max, rather than Netflix or Disney+, given it's a DC Studios/Warner Bros. film.
The most recently released DC film to hit Max was Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which came to the streaming service 67 days after its theatrical debut. Should Warner Bros. and DC follow suit, Blue Beetle may come to Max by late October.
What Is Blue Beetle About?
Blue Beetle marks the DC hero's first-ever big-screen appearance. Here's the official plot synopsis from Warner Bros.:
Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.
Blue Beetle Cast
Blue Beetle was written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer and directed by Angel Manuel Soto. It stars the following actors:
- Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes
- Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord
- Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord
- George Lopez as Uncle Rudy Reyes
- Adriana Barraza as Nana
- Damían Alcázar as Alberto Reyes
- Harvey Guillén as Dr. Sanchez
Blue Beetle Rating and Runtime
Blue Beetle is Rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, language, and some suggestive references. The film runs for a total of 2 hours and 7 minutes including credits.
Is There a Post-Credits Scene?
Yes, there are two post-credits scenes in Blue Beetle. Stay tuned for a guide explaining these scenes as well as the ending itself and how it fits in the DCU timeline.
Looking for more movie coverage from IGN? Check out our list of the biggest new and upcoming movies of 2023 or our breakdown of every upcoming DC movie and show.
Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.
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