DCfinally dropped theBlue Beetletrailer, but unlikeBlack AdamandShazam 2, new information suggests fans might not be wasting their time getting attached to Jaime Reyes, as the character is set to be part of James Gunn’s DC Universe plans.
Since Gunn took overDCStudios at Warner Bros. Discovery, many changes have unfolded, including the dismissal of beloved superhero figures like Henry Cavill’s Superman. WhileThe Flashhas long been believed to be the only piece from the DCEU moving forward, there might be some surprises. After all, givenShazam! Fury of the Gods' box office failure andthe worrying circumstances forAquaman 2, there’s a lot of concern about what could await the relatively unknown Blue Beetle.
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Fret not, asDeadline’s sources claim thatBlue Beetle“will be incorporated in the universe being developed by new DC bosses Peter Safran and James Gunn." While that may be far from a certainty at this stage, it would bring Xolo Maridueña on par with the likes of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, whose role likewise remains unclear.Blue Beetlepays off the character’s Latin American heritage; However, the report does not specify if any otherBlue Beetlecast members would also make it into the DC Universe’s roster.
So what is it that makes Jaime Reyes so unique? Despite being created in 1939, the Latino Blue Beetle known today only became prominent in 2006. Reyes and his predecessor Ted Kord share along history with Booster Gold, one of Gunn’s chosen DC projects. Early reactions to theBlue Beetletrailer give it credit for its lighthearted tone, albeit some criticism was hurled towards its special effects.
It bears saying thatBlue Beetleshares one thing withShazam 2and the canceledBatgirlmovie, that being a lower budget by modern superhero standards, said to be in the region of $120 million. That number alone will take some weight offBlue Beetle’s shoulders, but it must be said not even a low budget could helpShazam 2turn a profit for the studio.
Although the overalllandscape at DC forBlue Beetleis still less than ideal, the prospect of Jaime Reyes having a future does make his situation far better thanAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a movie that many fans don’t see much reason to watch.
