Blue Beetle Easter Eggs & Cameos: Superman, Batman, Mortal Kombat, and More
The movie contains plenty of, pop-culture references, and nods to other movies and video games. Do you want to know how the film hints at the rest of the DC Universe? Let’s find it out.
Shortly after Jaime Reyes’ transformation into Blue Beetle, the young man looks shocked about his ability to fly, mentioning something along the lines that he’s no Superman. And while director Ángel Manuel Soto wanted to pay homage to Zack Synder’s Man of Steel, it seems that is the most evident reference to the previous DC Studios film. Still, it’s clear DC superheroes exist in the Blue Beetle universe (one can only wonder which Superman is the one Jaime is referring to after the events seen in The Flash).
The trailer gave the Batman reference already away with Uncle Rudy calling the Dark Knight a “fascist.” The name of Gotham’s vigilante also pops up during the visit to Ted Kord’s cave, where Jaime compares the former Blue Beetle’s utility belt to one of Bruce Wayne’s gadgets. And speaking of Bruce Wayne, his name is quickly mentioned by the Spanish broadcast when Jaime wakes up after his first tour with the blue exosuit.
When Jaime, Jenny, and Uncle Rudy break into the Kord Estate building, Jaime calls Rudy their family’s “Doc Brown,” a clear reference to the Back to the Future trilogy. Like the popular character portrayed by Christopher Lloyd, Uncle Rudy likes to invent funny devices to save the day.
During Blue Beetle’s clash with Carapax, Khaji-Da tells the young man she can create whatever weapon he imagines. Showcasing a video gamer background, Jaime thinks of a sword that resembles Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword. While most fans agree it’s a Final Fantasy VII reference, someone might also make a case for Tidus’ Brotherhood from
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