The Blue Beetle Movie Makes A Big Change To The DC Universe By Killing [SPOILER]

Although "Blue Beetle" is technically a DCEU movie, James Gunn confirmed the character is the first one for the DCU, meaning he'll have a significant role in Gunn's rebooted universe. While changes to a character's origin story are generally better off avoided, "Blue Beetle" director Ángel Manuel Soto believes they're necessary to elevate him to the level of other DC powerhouses.

In defense of moving the character from El Paso to Palmera City, Soto reminded everyone that Batman has Gotham, and Superman has Metropolis. "Why doesn't Blue Beetle have his own city?" he asked during a "Blue Beetle" press event. "In service of positioning Blue Beetle as a potential leader in the DCU, Palmera City came to life." Similarly, the decision to kill Jaime's father gives the hero's origin story an emotional backbone that rivals that of other superheroes. Batman, Superman, and countless Marvel and DC Comics heroes have lost loved ones, inspiring them to become superheroes.

With "Blue Beetle," Soto clearly wants to give this relatively unknown character a story rivaling that of DC's biggest hitters. While some comic book fans will instantly reject any changes to a hero's origin story, "Blue Beetle" wants to position Jaime as a leader in the DCU, giving the character more widespread attention than any of his comics.