Mind-Blowing Green Lantern Easter Egg Revealed in DC’s Latest Film

Warning! This article contains Blue Beetle SPOILERS.

Summary

The director of Blue Beetle, Ángel Manuel Soto, confirms that there is a cameo from Green Lantern in the movie. This cameo enhances the connectivity of the DC Universe and expands upon the mythology of the Green Lantern Corps. The subtle appearance of Green Lantern in Blue Beetle may have gone unnoticed by many viewers, possibly due to the context and understated nature of the scene.

The inclusion of various DC characters in Blue Beetle sets the stage for exciting potential future storylines and connections in the wider DC Universe. Director Ángel Manuel Soto sheds light on the highly anticipated Green Lantern cameo in the Jaime Reyes-led film. Blue Beetle has been in development for several years and was finally released in theaters this year, bringing Jaime's story to life on the big screen. With Xolo Maridueña in the leading role, the film chronicles the origin of Blue Beetle as he forms a bond with Khaji-Da, an alien Scarab that transforms him into the DC icon. While Blue Beetle explores Jaime's backstory, it also delves into how Khaji-Da ended up on Earth.

In the Scarab's origin story sequence, there is speculation about the significance of a green light that hits it. People have been wondering if it was intended as a DC Easter egg to introduce Khaji-Da. As it turns out, that was indeed the case. During an IMAX screening, Soto, the director of Blue Beetle, confirmed to Collider that the green light was a Green Lantern. However, Soto did not disclose which specific Green Lantern it was. He mentioned that this inclusion was done as a fun Easter egg for fans of the Blue Beetle comics. Additionally, Soto hinted that there is more to discover in the title sequence, especially for those familiar with the Blue Beetle comics. If you didn't notice the green light, Soto suggests watching it again.

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Why So Few People Spotted Blue Beetle's Green Lantern Cameo

While some individuals were able to detect the hidden surprise, it is understandable that not everyone could spot the appearance of Green Lantern in Blue Beetle. Initially, the presence of a green light could be interpreted as anything, particularly in a scene where Khaji-Da is voyaging through space. In the same conversation with Collider, Soto also emphasized that the secret cameo of Green Lantern was intentionally discreet and hinted at the possibility of a subtle tease involving Martian Manhunter in the film.

Despite not originally being intended to be included in the new DC continuity, the appearance of Green Lantern in Blue Beetle poses no conflicts with the direction DC Studios is taking with the characters. It is plausible that Khaji-Da arrived on Earth many years ago, allowing for the existence of a previous Emerald Knight before Hal Jordan, John Stewart, or Guy Gardner. In fact, Blue Beetle expands upon the mythology of the Green Lantern Corps in the DC Universe, which aligns perfectly with DC Studios' goal of creating more connectivity within the DC Universe.

With the introduction of various DC superheroes and villains in Blue Beetle, it will be thrilling to witness how Jaime fits into the larger DC Universe, particularly when Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters," truly takes off. Whether this occurs in a potential Blue Beetle 2 or in other DC projects, there are numerous avenues for Jaime's story to progress following the events of the first film. However, for now, audiences will have to wait and see what unfolds as Blue Beetle continues to enchant audiences in theaters.

Source: Collider