Blue Beetle (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2023, Blue Beetle is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, running about 128 minutes. “Jaime Reyes is a superhero whether he likes it or not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Blue Beetle stars Xolo Mariduena as Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle, Belissa Escobedo as Milagros Reyes, George Lopez as Rudy Reyes and Adriana Barraza as Nana Reyes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Blue Beetle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $129.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT and TBS and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Beetle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Beetle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Beetle (2023)?
- In US, Blue Beetle is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and TNT, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Beetle worth watching?
- Blue Beetle holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Beetle?
- Blue Beetle stars Xolo Mariduena, Belissa Escobedo, George Lopez, Adriana Barraza and Raoul Max Trujillo.
- When was Blue Beetle released?
- Blue Beetle was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.