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Prepare for the action-packed, modern origin story that takes a fresh, fun look at the superhero genre in a can’t-miss spectacle of vibrant visuals, humor, and heart when “ Blue Beetle” arrives for purchase Digitally at home on September 26. 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 film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 31. On September 26, “Blue Beetle” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more. On October 31, “Blue Beetle” will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. “Blue Beetle” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. 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 by 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 armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle. DIGITAL, 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS “Blue Beetle” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: “Generations: Blue Beetle” – 4-part documentary Told in distinct chapters, explore the journeys of actors and filmmakers bringing “Blue Beetle” to the big screen for the first time. Audiences will be immersed in the POV of filmmakers who showcase their experiences on set and in their creative studios making the story of this DC character a reality. Nana Knows Best – featurette Witness Nana's transformation from an adorable 'abuelita' into a machine gun-wielding revolutionary, and stop in for a few of her most fun moments on set throughout production. Scarab Vision – 2-part featurette Xolo Maridueña hosts this series of scene study walk-throughs that showcase how the scarab works and the role it plays in some of Blue Beetle's most epic moments. Consumer Products From toys and collectibles to apparel and home goods, WBDGCP’s “Blue Beetle” merchandise comes from premier licensees around the world and includes exclusives direct from Warner Bros. to fans through its DC Shop. Here are just some of the not-to-miss “Blue Beetle” products for every member of la familia, designed exclusively for the official DC Shop: “Blue Beetle” Scarab Exclusive New Era Hat, “Blue Beetle” I Love Palmera City Exclusive T-shirt, “Blue Beetle” Big Belly Burger Logo Exclusive T-shirt and more! BASICS Premium Digital Ownership: September 26, 2023 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: October 31, 2023 4K Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish 4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French BD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French DVD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French Running Time: 127 minutes Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, language, and some suggestive references DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD PRODUCT ERP 4K UHD + Digital $29.99 Blu-ray + Digital $24.99 DVD $19.99

The Blue Beetle teaser poster was released today during the DC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery’s CCXP presentation Saturday in São Paulo, Brazil. The Blue Beetle is based on alien scarab beetle that gives young Jamie Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) his otherworldly powers. Susan Sarandon stars as the villainous Victoria Kord, with Belissa Escodobo, Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez, Raoul Max Trujillo, and Harvey Guillen. The feature is being directed by Angel Manuel Soto from a script by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer Blue Beetle is currently scheduled for August 18th, 2023.

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Sharon Stone and Raoul Max Trujillo have joined the cast of the DCU Blue Beetle. Stone will play the villain Victoria Ford and Trujillo will play Carapax the Indestructible Man. The character of Victoria Ford is a newly created character for the movie and In the comics, the character is Conrad Carapax, an archeologist whose mind-melds with the body of a robot. Blue Bettle stars Xolo Maridueña, who will play teenager Jaime Reyes, who gains superpowers when he encounters alien armor. Blue Beetle marks DC’s first film to star a Latino hero. The film is being directed by Angel Manuel Soto from a script by writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. Warner Bros. has planned an August 18th, 2023 theater release.

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña is in negotiations for the lead role in Blue Beetle for HBO Max and Warner Bros. Angel Manuel Soto will be helming DC’s first film to center on a Latino superhero from a script by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. Multiple iterations of Blue Beetle have existed in the comics, with the film focusing on Jaime Reyes, an El Paso teen who uses alien armor granted by a strange artifact to defend his hometown. Reyes first debuted in the comics in 2006 from creators Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner. Blue Beetle first appeared as a Fox Comics character in 1939 from creator Charles Wojtkowski. The character went through different companies before landing back at DC in the 1980s. The Blue Beetle project will focus on the most recent version of Blue Beetle introduced in 2006 by a Mexican-American teenager named Jaime Reyes. His powers come from a mysterious scarab that binds to Reyes’ spine and provides him with a powerful suit of blue alien armor that can also equip him with bespoke weapons and wings. Soto is credited with directing “La Granja” (“The Farm”), “Charm City Kings” and “12 O’Clock Boys.” Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer wrote “Miss Bala” and an earlier draft of Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming remake of “Scarface." The Blue Beetle film is looking to start production in early 2022. John Rickard is producing for HBO Max. Zev Foreman is executive producing.

Variety has confirmed that Angel Manuel Soto has signed on to direct ''Blue Beetle' for Warner Bros.’ DC Films division. Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer is penning the screenplay with Zev Foreman executive producing. Blue Beetle first appeared as a Fox Comics character in 1939 from creator Charles Wojtkowski. The character went through different companies before landing back at DC in the 1980s. The Blue Beetle project will focus on the most recent version of Blue Beetle introduced in 2006 as a Mexican-American teenager named Jaime Reyes. His powers come from a mysterious scarab that binds to Reyes’ spine and provides him with a powerful suit of blue alien armor that can also equip him with bespoke weapons and wings. Soto is credited with directing “La Granja” (“The Farm”), “Charm City Kings” and “12 O’Clock Boys.” Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer wrote “Miss Bala” and an earlier draft of Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming remake of “Scarface."

Beloved DC characters Kamandi, The Losers, Blue Beetle and Constantine are the focus of four new DC Showcase animated shorts for release by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in 2021-2022. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, and inspired by characters and stories from throughout the iconic DC canon, the all-new quartet of shorts will be included on upcoming releases of DC Universe Movies, with exception of the lengthier Constantine short. The Constantine short will serve as the anchor for a compilation set to be distributed in 2022. More information will be released closer to individual street dates. All four new DC Showcase shorts are produced by Rick Morales (Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge). Directed by Matt Peters (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War) from a script written by Paul Giacoppo (Young Justice, Star Wars: Resistance), Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! will be the first of the new shorts to be released. The post-apocalyptic thriller will be attached as a bonus feature to Justice Society: World War II in Spring 2021. Launched in 2010, DC Showcase was originally comprised of four animated shorts: The Spectre (2/23/2010), Jonah Hex (7/27/2010), Green Arrow (9/28/2010) and Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam (11/9/2010). An additional short, Catwoman (10/18/2011), was attached the following year to the release of Batman: Year One. For 2019-2020, DC Showcase returned with five shorts: Sgt. Rock (8/6/2019) Death (10/22/2019), The Phantom Stranger (3/17/2020), Adam Strange (5/19/2020), and the interactive Batman: Death in the Family (10/13/2020). Actors featured on DC Showcase shorts have included Malcolm McDowell, James Garner (in his final performance), Jerry O’Connell, Linda Hamilton, Karl Urban, Gary Cole, Alyssa Milano, Bruce Greenwood, Thomas Jane, Michael Rooker, Eliza Dushku, Neal McDonough, Ariel Winter, Danica McKeller, George Newbern, Michelle Trachtenberg, Charlie Weber, Arnold Vosloo, Leonard Nam, Jamie Chung, Peter Serafinowicz and Michael Rosenbaum.