Despite the previous disappointments of Warner Bros. Pictures‘ films like “Black Adam,” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” and “The Flash,” DC’s “Blue Beetle” is off to a strong start. It opened with an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 41 reviews.
According to reports, “Blue Beetle” is “lighter, more fun, and delivers the jokes, bright colors, and nods to the ridiculousness that you want from a superhero movie. And speaking of the superhero, the Blue Beetle emerges as relatable and easy to cheer for.”
How Many Post-Credits Scenes Are Included In “Blue Beetle”?
“Blue Beetle” contains two post-credits scenes. The first post-credits scene hints at the film’s sequel and its connection to the DC Universe (DCU). The second post-credits scene will be an introduction to DCU.
The film was initially expected to make $12–17 million in its opening weekend, the film’s projections have now been raised to $30 million for its domestic debut.
“Blue Beetle” is directed by Angel Manuel Soto, and stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle, Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord, Belissa Escobedo as Milagros Reyes, Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord, and Raoul Trujillo as Conrad Carapax/The Indestructible Man (Watch the first look).
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 Super Hero Blue Beetle.
Blue Beetle hits theaters on August 18, 2023.
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