The next in the DC Universe line of movies, Blue Beetle, has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate violence, threat, bloody images, infrequent strong language.

The movie stars popstar Becky G who has previously appeared in Good Mourning and the 2017 movie Power Rangers, it also stars Bruna Marquezine who has starred in Ophelia's Death and Breaking Through.

In the directors chair is Angel Manuel Soto who has previously directed Charm City Kings and The Farm.

Movie Synopsis

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he's bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that's capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Blue Beetle
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, bloody images, infrequent strong language
• Release date: 18th August 2023
• Runtime: 127 minutes (2 hours 7 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Angel Manuel Soto
• Starring:
  • Becky G
  • Bruna Marquezine
  • Xolo Mariduena

BBFC movie page