Exclusive: Blue Beetle Director Reveals Mind-Blowing Plans for the Character's Future

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Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto has big plans for the character, including potential sequels and a trilogy.

Positive reviews and support from the Latino community have the potential to significantly enhance the box office performance of Blue Beetle, thus playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the DCEU and solidifying the character's position in the new DCU.

Blue Beetle is finally getting its moment in the spotlight, with the director of the superhero movie revealing his exciting plans for the character. The director's mindset and philosophy behind his determination to push for more are now being shared.

DC's Blue Beetle tells the origin story of Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who becomes the hero by bonding with a highly advanced scarab. This scarab transforms into an exoskeleton filled with incredible abilities and powerful alien weaponry. The movie is the work of the passionate and talented Angel Manuel Soto, who originally pitched a film centered around the popular Batman villain Bane. However, Soto was ultimately given the opportunity to helm Blue Beetle. This decision made Jaime, much like Bane, a prominent Latino comic book character to lead a live-action superhero film.

With production on the film completed, the director of Blue Beetle still appears to have a surplus of ideas and plans for Jaime, including the potential for multiple sequels. When questioned by Yahoo about the possibility of a trilogy, Soto responded, "I wouldn't be having this conversation with you if I didn't believe in that." Furthermore, he remarked on the potential release of additional films, drawing a parallel to James Gunn's statement that fans would determine Blue Beetle's future in the DC Universe. "The way the system operates is that the first movie must be profitable for them to invest further, but from our perspective, we've always perceived it in that manner."

Known for its potential to be another box office failure for DC and Warner Bros Discovery, initial estimates for Blue Beetle painted a grim picture. However, the film has recently gained momentum with glowing reviews from early viewers and a surge of support from the Latino community. This surge in positivity might just be the catalyst needed to draw larger audiences to theaters showing Blue Beetle. Furthermore, the genuine and affectionate approach of both the director and lead actor towards the project adds to its appeal. Director Soto expressed their love for the story and faith in the actor's abilities, stating, "We couldn't help but envision the journey this character would embark on while creating this film. Could it be a form of wish fulfillment? A message to the universe? Perhaps."

The previous films from the Snyderverse era of the DC franchise failed to make a significant impact at the box office, which poses challenges for Gunn's new slate in the DC Universe. While it remains uncertain whether Blue Beetle can revive what's left of the DCEU, it does exude a more optimistic tone and presents a family dynamic that resonates with a wider audience, something the franchise has been lacking in its recent entries.

Blue Beetle's success carries significant weight, as it not only impacts the legacy of the DCEU but also piques fan interest in Aquaman 2, holds potential for a sequel, and secures a place for the character in the new DCU. However, these outcomes are seemingly contingent on the movie's performance during a time when fan interest in the genre is waning, and actors face challenges in promoting projects. The result of these heightened expectations remains uncertain.

Currently, Blue Beetle is being shown in theaters.

Source: Yahoo