A trailer dropped by DC Studios while we were on hiatus caught our eye this week, for insectoid hero Blue Beetle’s first movie.

It follows Mexican-American teenager Jaime Reyes who gets hold of an ancient alien artifact called the Scarab, giving him incredible powers and the appearance of a giant blue beetle.

Reyes, played by Cobra Kai actor Xolo Mariduenas, is the third Blue Beetle since the hero was introduced to DC comics in 1939.

Unlike most heroes his super persona is not a secret from his family, which adds an interesting dimension. Blue Beetle is also based in fictional Palerma City, a whole new part of the DCU away from Gotham and Metropolis.

Susan Sarandon will be making her first appearance in a superhero movie as villain Victoria Kord, who wants to get her hands on the Scarab.

Blue Beetle was originally planned for streaming service HBO Max, before studio Warner Bros. shifted to a theatrical release, expected in cinemas August 18.

References

Warner Bros Blue Beetle – Official Trailer YouTube