Blue Beetle
“Jaime Reyes is a superhero whether he likes it or not.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-11
Top Cast
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Xolo Maridueña
Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle
Bruna Marquezine
Jenny Kord
Susan Sarandon
Victoria Kord
Raoul Max Trujillo
Carapax
Belissa Escobedo
Milagros Reyes
Damián Alcázar
Alberto Reyes
Elpidia Carrillo
Rocío Reyes
George López
Rudy Reyes
Adriana Barraza
Nana Reyes
Becky G
Khaji-Da (voice)
Harvey Guillén
Dr. Sanchez
Jorge Jimenez
Tío Chema
Eyra Agüero Joubert
Tía Maru
Gabrielle Ortiz
Tía Letty
Chente Ydrach
Old Man in Airport
Modesto Lacen
General Crane
Oshún Ramirez
Nayeli
Brianna Quinn Lewis
Kord Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysMexico City
Festival / Special Debut
August 18, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 31, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$104M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$130.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.26x
+$26.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ángel Manuel Soto
- Screenplay & Story
- Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
- Original Score
- Bobby Krlic
- Original Title
- Blue Beetle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $104M
- Worldwide Gross
- $130.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Safran Company, DC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ángel Manuel Soto
Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
Bobby Krlic
Pawel Pogorzelski, Bruce McCleery
Craig Alpert
John Rickard, Walter Hamada, Zev Foreman, Garrett Grant, Galen Vaisman
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Schulz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chad Wiebe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Russell Earl
Visual Effects Supervisor
Malcolm Humphreys
Visual Effects Supervisor
Craig Alpert
Editor
Jon Billington
Production Design
John Rickard
Producer
Pawel Pogorzelski
Director of Photography
Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
Writer
Bobby Krlic
Original Music Composer
Zev Foreman
Producer
Kelvin McIlwain
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mayes C. Rubeo
Costume Design
Jon Valera
Stunt Coordinator
Ángel Manuel Soto
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Beetle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Beetle about?
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.
Who directed Blue Beetle?
Blue Beetle was directed by Ángel Manuel Soto.
Who stars in Blue Beetle?
The principal cast of Blue Beetle includes Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, Susan Sarandon, Raoul Max Trujillo, Belissa Escobedo.
When was Blue Beetle released and how long is it?
Blue Beetle was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue Beetle?
Blue Beetle had a reported production budget of $104M and grossed $130.8M at the worldwide box office (1.26 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Blue Beetle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Beetle was composed by Bobby Krlic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Beetle?
Blue Beetle holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).