With the release of DCEU’s The Flash already visible in the rear-view mirror, the creation of the new DCU franchise from Warner Bros. Discovery with the vision of CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran can commence. After a long wait and a lot of anticipation, Blue Beetle, the film that will kick-start the newly-developing franchise is all set to release.
And with the plans of the new CEOs finally coming to fruition, fans are excited to see what the film has in store for them. But while the hype around the upcoming DCU flick is high, many fans have many unanswered questions, especially concerning any connections it may have with past films. Fortunately, the director of the film is here to enlighten us. Unfortunately, the news is not good for Zack Snyder fans.
Blue Beetle is Not Connected To The DCEU In Any Way
The end of the DCEU that brought disgrace to Warner Bros. Discovery due to lax and unsatisfactory management, the path of new beginnings has opened. James Gunn, along with co-CEO of DC Films Peter Safran is here to set things straight. And their first attempt to revive the world of DC superheroes and supervillains will be the release of the upcoming Blue Bettle which will star Xolo Maridueña as the titular protagonist.
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And with the upcoming film nearing release, people have a lot of unanswered questions that they need answers to. Therefore, director Angel Manuel Soto, the filmmaker behind the aforementioned film, has some answers to share, especially regarding whether the film would be connected to the outgoing DCEU or to the Snyderverse. In a recent interview, when asked the question, the director said:
“We are part of the universe, we are part of the world, we are part of the plans that they have been creating for the future instalments of the DCU, but we are not tied to all the films from the past. Yes, our movie lives in the world where superheroes exist. But that doesn’t mean that a certain event, or certain alliance, or certain things from the past dictate where our film is going.”
Therefore, all the fans of Zack Snyder who were thinking that there may be a connection between the film and the vision the director had will be left disappointed.
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What To Expect From Blue Beetle?
With the DCEU finally behind us, the first film in the new DCU is upon us, and the trailer of the upcoming Blue Beetle has already put fans in a frenzy. The film is set to focus on Jamie Reyes, the protagonist who finds himself in the possession of an ancient relic of alien origin called Scarab, and unknowingly, fuses together with it. Suddenly he finds himself surrounded by people who want to take away that relic from him, but also finds himself in possession of a suit of armor that gives him superhuman abilities.
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Blue Beetle, in cinemas on 18th August 2023.
Source: Games Radar
