Blue Beetle (2023) is a DC superhero film directed by Angel Manuel Soto. It stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who unexpectedly becomes the host of an ancient alien biotechnological scarab known as the Khaji Da. The scarab grants him a powerful exoskeleton armor with extraordinary abilities, making him the Blue Beetle. As Jaime navigates his new powers and responsibilities, he must protect his family from the villainous Victoria Kord and her forces. The film blends thrilling action, heartfelt family dynamics, and Latinx cultural themes, marking the first live-action DC film centered on a Latino superhero.