WhileThe Flashis understandably the big focus for DC and Warner Brothers at the moment, there’s another major DC film that comic book fans should be keeping their eye out for later this summer. That would beBlue Beetle. The coming-of-age superhero tale flies into theaters this August and features a very exciting cast of new andveteran talent. Now, seemingly ahead of its second trailer,Blue Beetlehas announced that singer-songwriterBecky Gwill voice the symbiote scarab Khaji-Da.
Becky G made the announcement herself on the variousBlue Beetlesocial media pages where she expressed her excitement for the film and debuted some new footage teasing her voice. Just like in the comics, Khaji-Da is a snarky alien symbiote that grants its host superpowers. That’s to the dismay ofJaime Reyes(Xolo Maridueña). Thesuitthat is forced on Jaime literally gives him access to anything his mind desires in terms of weaponry and travel. Just think of a Green Lantern ring that can talk back at you and misinterpret your commands from time to time. In the footage for this announcement, DC fans are given better looks atBlue Beetle’s signature arm cannonsand one massive sword looking to do some real damage.
Becky G Has a Superhero History
While Becky G is mostly known for her incredible pop music, she has a few films on her resume as well. None bigger than the 2017 reboot ofPower Rangerswhere she played Trini, the Yellow Ranger. To say that film, which underperformed at the box office, is an underrated gem would be a massive understatement. Everything, from the action to the deeper character work, is how you do a modern reboot of a classic franchise. Especially when it came to Trini’s character whoBecky G played so well. Even six years removed fromPower Rangers, representation for the LGBTQ+ community is still severely lacking in big blockbuster comic book films. That was one of the many reasons whyPower Rangersand Becky G’s role was so special.
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The other big film that featured the singer was the 2018 sci-fi coming-of-age storyA.X.L.Not a cult classic by any means, butA.X.L.,Power Rangers, andBlue Beetleall share the common theme of a young adult trying to come to terms with their new larger-than-life, destiny-driven, realities. To go a step further bothPower RangersandBlue Beetledeal with an alien life form bonding and choosing a host to become a superhero. Because of that, it’s going to be exciting to see what Becky G brings to this symbiotic role.
When DoesBlue BeetleCome to Theaters?
Blue Beetleis releasing in theaters on August 27, 2025. It initially was meant to gostraight to Max, but onceDavid Zaslavtook over WBD, it was given a proper theatrical release. This film will also mark the first time a Hispanic superhero will lead a major studio film. We should expect a new trailer to debut beforeThe Flashhits theaters next week. While we wait for Becky G and Blue Beetle to make their cinematic DC debuts, you can watch the announcement video below.
