Is Blue Beetle in the DCU? All told, it’s probably 2023’s most confusing superhero movie question. Several quotes have conflicted with themselves – and even the movie itself is hesitant to answer whether Jaime Reyes exists in the older DCEU or James Gunn and Peter Safran’s shiny new DCU.
Below, we’ll aim to explain the weird and wonderful canon issue that’s been keeping comic book movie fans occupied. We’ll untangle quotes from Gunn and director Angel Manuel Soto, then offer up our own theories as to whether Blue Beetle is in the DCU. Spoilers: It’s not a simple one-word answer.
