As Blue Beetle, DC’s first live-action film with a Latino lead, makes its streaming debut on Max, fans who identified with the Latino superhero hope the movie gets many more viewers — which didn’t happen at the box office, much to their frustration. Numerous moments in the movie caught young Latino viewers’ attention, from comedian George Lopez’s role as Jaime Reyes’/Blue Beetle’s tío, or uncle, Rudy, to the reggaeton soundtrack of Calle 13’s “Atreve-te-te” and the old-school songs of the late Mexican singer Vicente Fernández, which are a familiar musical backdrop in many Latino households. “Blue Beetle was truly a love letter to Latinos everywhere,” said Melissa Ignacio. “The fact that they had songs from Selena, who I listen to, and songs from Vicente Fernández, who my dad listens to, made it such an enjoyable experience — my parents and I were all able to enjoy equally." Read more at the link in bio. 📷️ Hopper Stone / SMPSP / DC Comics