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SummaryRecent 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 b... Read More

Blue Beetle

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Metascore
Generally Favorable
61
56% Positive
29 Reviews
40% Mixed
21 Reviews
4% Negative
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Aug 16, 2023
85
TheWrap
Tucked safely away from most of the cinematic universe shenanigans, Blue Beetle is a self-contained and smartly crafted film that ranks among the DCEU’s very best. Even though, admittedly, that doesn’t say nearly as much as it ought to.
Aug 17, 2023
75
Chicago Tribune
While Blue Beetle isn’t the same representation achievement the first “Black Panther” was for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie works on a canvas broad enough to include some wrenching emotional sequences along with the usual superhero selling points.
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5.8
47% Positive
200 Ratings
27% Mixed
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26% Negative
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May 25, 2026
10
Hashim501
DC’s *Blue Beetle* is a breath of fresh air for the superhero genre, delivering a vibrant, high-energy origin story bursting with an incredible amount of heart and personality. By stepping away from bleak, world-ending stakes, director Ángel Manuel Soto focuses on a deeply personal narrative that excels because it feels grounded, intimate, and unashamedly joyful. What instantly sets this film apart and makes it an absolute triumph is its phenomenal emphasis on family. Unlike the typical trope of a hero keeping secrets, Jaime Reyes’ entire family is right there with him from the exact moment he bonds with the alien Scarab, Khaji-Da. The dynamic of the Reyes family—anchored by a brilliantly charismatic breakout performance from Xolo Maridueña—brings an authentic warmth, culture, and hilarious comic relief that elevates the movie into an emotional, crowd-pleasing standout. The visual presentation is spectacular, utilizing a striking neon-soaked aesthetic paired with a fantastic 80s synth-wave musical score. The physical Blue Beetle suit looks incredible on screen, and the action choreography feels remarkably sharp, creative, and kinetic as Jaime learns to manifest complex hard-light weaponry on the fly. *Blue Beetle* perfectly captures the pure, nostalgic magic of classic comic book cinema while offering a modern, highly polished, and genuinely inspiring hero that is impossible not to root for.
Jan 6, 2026
10
Melyter
En mi opinión es muy buena película la verdad me trajo recuerdos de cuando veía la serie animada, no digo que tenga cosas negativas como cualquier otra película y por otra parte no estoy de acuerdo con algunas críticas que vi como que Blue Beetle es un lron Man azul ya por empezar la gente debería mirar la historia de los personajes y no solo ver la película o serie y ya conoces al personaje y no es así
Aug 16, 2023
70
Variety
Maridueña, playing Hollywood’s first Latino superhero, proves an appealing star. And the novelty of casting a comic-book blockbuster with a mostly unknown crew of vibrant Latino actors finds its emotional grounding in Jaime’s family.
Aug 16, 2023
63
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
It all makes for an appealing blend of flavors and influences, and despite its minor flaws, “Blue Beetle” combines family, history and culture with an upbeat tone to introduce a character who offers an exciting new direction for DC.
Aug 16, 2023
60
Arizona Republic
I'm happy to report that Blue Beetle doesn’t suffer from the ponderousness that weighs down so many other DC movies. It's lighter, more fun, and delivers the jokes, bright colors and nods to ridiculousness that you want from a superhero movie. And speaking of the superhero, the Blue Beetle emerges as relatable and easy to cheer for.
Aug 17, 2023
50
Wall Street Journal
Though it may have some novel elements, the franchise already feels tired, and isn’t much more promising than recent DC efforts “Black Adam” and “The Flash.” This beetle doesn’t have much juice.
Aug 16, 2023
20
The Telegraph
In practical terms, this just means he’s Iron Man with a spray-paint job. The film’s draggy middle act has to confine Jaime in Victoria’s secret lab, or there would be nothing for the non-superpowered rest of his family to do: at long last, he’s pitted against the grievance-harbouring Indestructible Man (Raoul Trujillo) in one of those climactic clashes we know all too well, which is just a slam-bam VFX-off.
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Feb 18, 2025
10
Guillaume123
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Oct 13, 2024
6
Moviefan98
Blue Beetle has its flaws but does build a strong legacy as it keeps the essence in the heart as it makes us question what do we believe in that makes us stronger.
Jul 14, 2024
6
OffworldColony
Finally, Nickelodeon's first superhero movie is here. I'm all for representation but doing it in a bland way using the language of generic American superhero fare is always disappointing, and even worse, when it looks and feels authorless and cheap it's a wasted opportunity in a field already stacked against it. Blue Beetle has a cheap kid's TV-movie look and feel most of the time. I enjoy the social commentary, some of the horror leanings, the film's anime action and some dialogue and character moments stand out. But beyond that, it's sadly, predictably, nothing especial.
May 12, 2025
3
MzK
Mavi böcük yapımı olmammış ne yazık ki. Ne iyi bir taklit olabilmiş ne de özgün bir yapım olabilmiş. Vakit kaybı bir yapım ne yazık ki...
Sep 22, 2024
3
PHubbs
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Aug 18, 2023
2 h 7 m
PG-13
He's a superhero, whether he likes it or not.
Imagen Foundation Awards
• 5 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Film Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
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