BLUE BEETLE: James Gunn Once Again Says Jaime Reyes Will Be An "Amazing Part" Of The DCU Moving Forward

BLUE BEETLE: James Gunn Once Again Says Jaime Reyes Will Be An "Amazing Part" Of The DCU Moving Forward

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has once again said Blue Beetle's lead character will be part of the new DCU, but should we believe the studio executive and filmmaker after his bold claims about The Flash?

By JoshWilding - Aug 16, 2023 06:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle arrives in theaters this weekend, and while the consensus appears to be that it looks like a big improvement over the rest of 2023's DCEU offerings, excitement still appears to be relatively muted.

At least some of that can be blamed on the SAG-AFTRA strike stopping the cast from promoting the DC Comics adaptation at premieres, junkets, and during late-night talk show appearances. However, the uncertainty surrounding how and when the DCEU will become the DCU is another contributing factor.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has previously said Xolo Maridueña's Jaime Reyes will be part of the new DCU, despite this movie not being set in that world. During an appearance at Blue Beetle's low-key premiere yesterday, the filmmaker reiterated those comments.

"I can’t wait for audiences to meet Jaime Reyes, who will be an amazing part of the DCU going forward!" he exclaims in the Instagram post below. 

Are we buying it?

As a means of hyping up The Flash, Gunn promised it would "reset" the DCEU and described it as the "greatest superhero movie ever made," two statements which proved to be factually incorrect. If Blue Beetle bombs, should we really expect to see the hero in the DCU?

We'll have to wait and see, but you can check out Gunn's comments in full below. 

In Blue Beetle, 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 known as Blue Beetle. 

The movie stars Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damían Alcázar, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Raoul Max Trujillo, Belissa Escobedo, Harvey Guillén, with Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez. Angel Manuel Soto directs from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.

Blue Beetle arrives in theaters on August 18.

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DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 8/16/2023, 6:33 AM
Two thoughts:

The marketing for this movie has been a complete joke

I hope the movie is good, and that Xolo is good in it.
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 8/16/2023, 7:31 AM
@DannRamm113 - Not a joke, they're just not spending money on marketing the last remains of the DCEU.

Same will go for Aquaman 2, they're taking their losses and moving on to the DCU, then you'll see strong marketing again.

TheShellyMan
TheShellyMan - 8/16/2023, 10:36 AM
@DannRamm113 - It's not receiving well so far in France lol.
dragon316
dragon316 - 8/16/2023, 1:16 PM
@TheShellyMan - what does France know about dc comic characters and marvel
URLMae
URLMae - 8/16/2023, 6:22 PM
@DannRamm113 - sadly the movie is pretty generic, the movie is full of hispanic jokes and the script is very convenient, good CGI and great for kids though.

theBlackSquare
theBlackSquare - 8/16/2023, 6:40 AM
As well as the direction that the DCU is taking, I am also confused by Gunn's outfit.
tb86
tb86 - 8/16/2023, 6:41 AM
I’m kinda confused. Jaime Reyes will be the first character for James Gunn’s new DCU, despite Superman: Legacy being the first DCU movie and despite the changes made in The Flash, Blue Beetle is still a DCEU movie.
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 8/16/2023, 6:55 AM
@tb86 - If the movie is well received and somewhat successful he'll be part of the DCU otherwise he will die alongside the rest of the DCEU. As of right now it'll stay in DC limbo with Aquaman.
ducko
ducko - 8/16/2023, 1:44 PM
@tb86 - His character, played by this actor will appear. This story is not cannon. That's all.
Moriakum
Moriakum - 8/16/2023, 6:48 AM
CoHost
CoHost - 8/16/2023, 6:57 AM
At least it looks to have a decent box office run.

Maybe his ass will be dragged to the new universe, I dunno.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 8/16/2023, 7:06 AM
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/16/2023, 7:20 AM
He got the Beach Bum Collection fit on
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 8/16/2023, 9:03 AM
@GhostDog - no shit. nice to see a co CEO dressed like a chump... good lord
BobbyDrake
BobbyDrake - 8/16/2023, 7:20 AM
Glad to see that Gunn got dressed up for the event
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 8/16/2023, 7:33 AM
I hope this movie doesn't have any shitty cameo or cheap references to the DCEU.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 8/16/2023, 7:45 AM
@Usernametaken - MoS reference already confirmed
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 8/16/2023, 7:50 AM
@PlusUltra - damn ok.
MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 8/16/2023, 8:11 AM
The more Gunn tries to convince us that Jaime is part of the "DCU", the less I belive him.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 8/16/2023, 10:14 AM
@MaxPaint - he has no reason to lie about it. he clearly will be bringing the actor back ala cena and company into a new continuity and universe. why is that so hard to understand?
MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 8/16/2023, 11:19 AM
@supermanrex - Well I don't buy that, not that hard for you to understand.
AmazingFILMporg
AmazingFILMporg - 8/16/2023, 10:14 AM
Gunn has lost all credibility. The guy lies alot😂💁
TheShellyMan
TheShellyMan - 8/16/2023, 10:37 AM
Zzzz
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 8/16/2023, 10:43 AM
I will watch the movie tomorrow and tell you guys here if it's any good.
sully
sully - 8/16/2023, 1:40 PM
Can't wait for this movie to come out so it can flop hard so we can all move on.
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 8/16/2023, 3:28 PM
And if it flops? He's been mute on the Flash ever since it fizzled.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 8/16/2023, 3:47 PM
There are 3 likely meanings:

1. Xolo will reprise the role of Jaime Reyes in the DCU. But the first Blue Beetle movie will not be hard canon.

2. Blue Beetle is canon to the DCU.

3. The chraracter of Jaime Reyes will apear in the DCU, but it will not be Xolo, nor will this movie be canon. This movie will have nothing at all to do with the DCU, save for also being a DC movie with DC characters.

Here's the thing.
If it's either of the first two, then NOW is the time to say so, definitively and without any room for interpretation. Clarify these things. Because this will help sell the movie.

I said the same thong about his comments on The Flash. It turns out they were bullshit too and The Flash movie had nothing to do with the DCU at all. By staying silent and by choosing to end the movie with George Clooney rather than in the DCU, he effectively abandoned the movie.
He is doing the same to Blue Beetle and that is because the truth of the matter is number 3. The movie has nothing at all to do with the DCU. Unless it's a success of course, much like Shazam 2, The Flash and Aquaman 2.

This shows a lack of confidence. They have no plan.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 8/17/2023, 2:23 AM
@ObserverIO - The critics have praised Xolo's Jaime and the dynamics of the Reyes family so having that in mind then it would be for the best to go with option 2. The first would lessen the connection a bit that everyone made with these characters in this film and number 3 would just be a slap to the face. And I think if that happens, then the fandom will be the ones to start to lose confidence in Gunn and in Safran, which wouldn't be surprising.
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