Working behind a bar counter is a respected rite of passage for any hardworking actor, but for Escobedo, it was a reality that felt dissonant after starring in the 2023 film "Blue Beetle," a $104 ...

Working behind a bar counter is a respected rite of passage for any hardworking actor, but for Escobedo, it was a reality that felt dissonant after starring in the 2023 film “Blue Beetle,” a ...

Blue Beetle's emphasis on family makes this superhero movie the most fun origin story in a long time and a surprising late summer treat in theaters.

Belissa Escobedo (Milagro Reyes) as the sister is funny and plays off Mariduena perfectly. George Lopez (Rudy Reyes) thrives as the uncle.

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, Elipidia Carrillo, George Lopez, Xolo Mariduena, Belissa Escobedo and Damian Alcazar in a scene from "Blue Beetle." (Warner Bros ...

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, Elipidia Carrillo, George Lopez, Xolo Mariduena, Belissa Escobedo and Damian Alcazar in a scene from "Blue Beetle." (Warner Bros ...

Belissa Escobedo (Milagro Reyes) as the sister is funny and plays off Mariduena perfectly. George Lopez (Rudy Reyes) thrives as the uncle.

What makes 'Blue Beetle' feel so authentic to Latino audiences? Its emphasis on family, says De Los contributor Alex Zaragoza.

Blue Beetle is a start, but I’m hopeful the next tentpole movie about Chicanes can dig deeper and breathe a little more, without the same impossible demands.

Elpidia Carrillo as Rocio, George Lopez as Uncle Rudy, Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, Belissa Escobedo as Milagro and Damian Alcazar as Alberto in “Blue Beetle.” A Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Review: ‘Blue Beetle’ is more than just a bug in space The film crucially gets that superhero movies don’t need to be self-serious to make a serious point.

EXCLUSIVE: Melissa Peterman is reuniting with Reba McEntire in the latter’s as-yet-untitled NBC multi-cam comedy pilot alongside Blue Beetle star Belissa Escobedo. Peterman and McEntire co ...