DCEU: All 16 DC Extended Universe films ranked from worst to best (including Aquaman 2)

2. Blue Beetle

Yes, technically Blue Beetle is part of the reset DC Universe, but as the remnants of the old DCEU will continue to exist until Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom‘s release, we’ll rank it among the DCEU movies.

To call Blue Beetle a breath of fresh air would be an understatement. It’s perhaps the most light-hearted movie in the DC Universe/DC Extended Universe, and that’s where its greatest strength lies. Well, its second-greatest strength, because its true strength lies in its focus on family.

Led by Xolo Maridueña, Blue Beetle brings Jaime Reyes to the big screen for the very first time. It’s a huge step forward for Latin representation, celebrating Latin heritage in its story, while also making history as the first superhero film to feature a Latino actor in the lead role and to be directed by a Latino director (Ángel Manuel Soto). That makes it a welcome breath of fresh air for both the genre and Hollywood blockbusters in general.

Something else Blue Beetle gets right is its heart, which it wears on its sleeve throughout its entire two-hour runtime. It’s genuine in its approach and fun in its delivery, making it a thoroughly enjoyable watch, and perhaps the most entertaining of recent DC movies.