The latest DC superhero movie Blue Beetle comes at a tumultuous time in the franchise, as James Gunn and Peter Safran look to restart the cinematic universe with the upcoming Superman: Legacy, kicking off what will come to be known as the DCU. Blue Beetle is one of the last remaining projects in the DC Extended Universe, although Gunn and Safran have hinted that some DCEU characters may return in the new universe. Thus, some fans are wondering if Blue Beetle teases the superhero’s return in a post-credits scene.
Blue Beetle follows a Latino college graduate named Jaime Reyes who is selected by an alien scarab to be its symbiotic host. After he bonds with the scarab, Reyes gains a suit of armor that bestows him with extraordinary powers, kicking off his journey to become the superhero Blue Beetle.
Blue Beetle stands out thanks to its incredible Latine representation both in front of and behind the camera. The film is directed by Puerto Rican filmmaker Ángel Manuel Soto and stars Xolo Maridueña as the titular superhero. Although Maridueña already rose to fame in the Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai, Blue Beetle is his first leading role in a theatrical motion picture. The supporting cast is rounded out by a who’s who of Latine stars including Adriana Barraza, Becky G, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, and George Lopez.
Beware, spoilers for Blue Beetle start here.
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Does Blue Beetle have a mid-credits scene?
Yes, Blue Beetle has a mid-credits scene.
In the mid-credits scene for Blue Beetle, in the lair of Ted Kord — the original Blue Beetle — there is an incoming transmission filled with static. It is a message from Ted for his daughter Jenny, saying that he is still alive. This is surprising, considering that Jenny said he had long disappeared and was presumed dead.
Does Blue Beetle have a post-credits scene?
Yes, Blue Beetle has a post-credits scene.
The post-credits scene for Blue Beetle is a clip from a cartoon of El Chapulin Colorado, a classic Mexican television series that was featured earlier in the film.
Should I stay for the Blue Beetle post-credits scenes?
Yes, you should stay for the Blue Beetle mid-credits scene. The post-credits scene should be seen as “optional.” It is a throwaway gag that Latino audiences will undeniably enjoy, but may go over the heads of some other viewers.
What does the Blue Beetle post-credits mean for the future of the DCEU/DCU?
Given the uncertain future of the upcoming DC Universe, it remains to be seen whether Blue Beetle will play a role in the new vision of the franchise. While Blue Beetle’s post-credits scenes do not connect the film to any other heroes in the DCU or DCEU, it does set up the potential for a sequel in which this film’s iteration of Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes, could team up with the second iteration in the comics, Ted Kord.
What do you think? How will the Blue Beetle post-credits scenes affect the future of the DCEU and the upcoming DCU? Let us know in the comments below!
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