Details

Prepare for the action-packed, modern origin story that takes a fresh, fun look at the Super Hero genre in a can't-miss spectacle of vibrant visuals, humor and heart when Blue Beetle arrives on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD 13th November 2023 from Warner Home Video. The film is directed by Ángel Manuel Soto (Charm City Kings) with Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai) starring in the DC Super Hero's first-ever standalone feature film.

The Blue Beetle ensemble cast also includes Adriana Barraza (Rambo: Last Blood, Thor), Damían Alcázar (Narcos, Narcos: Mexico), Elpidia Carrillo (Mayans M.C., the Predator films), Bruna Marquezine (Maldivas, God Save the King), Raoul Max Trujillo (the Sicario films, Mayans M.C.), with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (Monarch, Dead Man Walking), and George Lopez (the Rio and Smurf franchises). The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (American Horror Stories, Hocus Pocus 2) and Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows).

Blue Beetle is written Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by John Rickard and Zev Foreman and executive produced by Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Garrett Grant.

Synopsis

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 armour capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero Blue Beetle.

Special Features

  • Blue Beetle Generations
    • Origins - Uncover the origins of Blue Beetle, tracing his legacy from the comics featuring Dan Garrett and Ted Kord to this modern iteration with Jaime Reyes
    • Production Begins - Follow the cast and crew of Blue Beetle on their filmmaking adventure as production begins. Witness Jaime's transformation into a Super Hero, uncover the film's costume design and meet the members of the Reyes family
    • In Full Flight - Follow the production's thrilling move to Puerto Rico, which plays host to many of the film's most exciting sequences. We'll also witness Xolo Maridueña's intense training for the role and explore some of the film's most exciting set build
    • A Hero's World - Explore Blue Beetle's inspiring themes, which highlight the importance of family and compassion. We'll also take a deep dive into the design of the Reyes family home and witness the film's thrilling scoring sessions
  • Scarab Vision
    • Episode 1: Initiation - Xolo Maridueña hosts this exciting scene breakdown that showcases the challenges Jaime Reyes must face to control his powers after being chosen by Khaji-Da
    • Episode 2: Mastery - With his family in danger, Jaime Reyes must finally embrace Khaji-Da's powers. Here, we'll uncover his limitless capabilities and witness his epic battle against Carapax
  • Blue Beetle's Nana Knows Best - Perhaps no member of the Reyes family holds more surprises than Nana. Get to know Jaime's adorable grandmother and uncover the secret revolutionary past that makes her a hero in her own right.