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Blue Beetle, a character relatively unknown to mainstream audiences, faced an uphill battle from the start. With recent turbulent changes in the DC universe—including James Gunn's takeover and the firing of Henry Cavill—the film's prospects appeared uncertain. DC’s promotional efforts aimed to generate buzz around the character Jaime Reyes, emphasizing his Hispanic roots and potential for cultural representation.
The trailer showcased what many believed could be a fun, visually spectacular superhero movie. Fans appreciated the character design and the actor cast as Jaime. Despite this, the narrative of the trailer shifted abruptly when a controversial line—"Batman is a fascist"—appeared, leading to immediate online scrutiny and debate.