DC Studios’ Blue Beetle was reportedly getting pushed until next year amid the ongoing WGA and SAG strike in Hollywood. Warner Bros. Studios did not want the strike to affect the release of the film and were hence considering postponing the release dates.
Blue Beetle Release Date 2023
According to recent reports by Puck, DC’s Blue Beetle was likely to be pushed until next year for release due to the ongoing strike in Hollywood. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike has caused doubts among many production companies since actors aren’t available to promote the movies until the strike ends. Many series and movies have been delayed due to the WGA strike which began in May 2023.
After almost two months of writer’s strike, the SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA to stand together against the labour dispute. This is the first time since 1960 that both the writers’ and the actors’ unions have come together.
However, the release date of Blue Beetle remains unaffected as the studio decided to move forward with its original release date of August 18, 2023.
What Is The ‘Blue Beetle’ About?
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios will be introducing the titular character to the DC Universe which will be played by Xolo Mariduena. Mariduena who is known for his role in the hit Netflix series, Cobra Kai, will be playing a college graduate named Jaime Reyes in the movie. The film’s synopsis reads as follows-
“Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.”
The movie is directed by the Puerto Rican film director Angel Manuel Soto and the screenplay has been adapted by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. Aside from Xolo Mariduena, the cast list comprises Oscar winner Susan Sarandon, Harvey Guillén, Bruna Marquezine (Penny), Belissa Escobedo (Milagro Reyes), George Lopez (Uncle Rudy), Adrianna Barraza (Nana), Elpidia Carrillo (Rocio), and Damián Alcázar (Alberto). American singer Becky G will be lending her voice for Khaji-Da/Scarab.
One of DC Studios’ heads, James Gunn has given confirmation about Marideuna’s Jaime Reyes will be one of “a handful of other characters” who will be part of the rebooted DC Universe. Other characters that will most likely make it to the new DC movies include Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller, Sean Gunn’s Weasel, and John Cena‘s Peacemaker. DC fans are mostly excited for the highly anticipated release of Superman: Legacy which will kick off the new DC Universe.
