Summary
- Blue Beetle, DC's next blockbuster, is positioned between the DCEU and the new DC Universe, with James Gunn clarifying that he is the first DCU character and will continue into the new shared universe.
- The cinematic debut of Blue Beetle will focus on Jaime Reyes, who becomes the unwilling host of a powerful suit granted by a symbiotic alien tech called the Scarab, putting him at odds with Victoria Kord and Carapax.
- The full soundtrack for Blue Beetle, titled Blue Beetle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), composed by Bobby Krlic, will be released on August 18, 2023, and will be available on major music platforms for digital streaming and purchase. No official comments have been made about a physical release.
DC's newest movie is here, and Blue Beetle's soundtrack brings Jaime Reyes to the DCEU in style . Despite the DCEU coming to an end and the James Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Universe about to begin, Blue Beetle has found itself in an interesting position sitting somewhere between the two. Originally planned as a Max-exclusive streaming movie, Blue Beetle was later shifted to the silver screen. While not officially a new DC Universe movie, Gunn has clarified that Blue Beetle is the first DCU character and will continue into the new shared universe.
Blue Beetle's soundtrack includes the same Latino cultural references as the movie itself, reinforcing just how important representation and Latin culture is in Ángel Manuel Soto's potential trilogy-opener. The likes of Calle 13, Selena, and Los Panchos feature on the tracklist alongside rock legends Mötley Crüe, Cypress Hill, and Air Supply. Here's every song on Blue Beetle's soundtrack, and where to listen to them.
Every Song In Blue Beetle
The full soundtrack for Blue Beetle includes both contemporary tracks and original music composed by industry veteran Bobby Krlic, best known for his work on movies such as Midsommar and Beau Is Afraid and the television series Beef and Snowpiercer:
- Atrévete-Te-Te by Calle 13
- La Chona by Los Tucanes de Tijuana
- Cumbia Poder by Celso Piña
- Sin Ti by Los Panchos
- Será Que No Me Amas (Blame It on the Boogie) by Damian Castroviejo (Damiano)
- María La Del Barrio by Thalia
- Cue From Cronos written by Javier Álvarez
- Deportivo by Álvaro Díaz, Cazzu, Caleb Calloway
- Gracias A La Vida by Alberto Cortez
- No Vamos by RaiNao
- El Rey by Vicente Fernández
- Muchos Quieren Tumbarme by Ivy Queen
- Demolición by Los Saicos
- Cumbia Sampuesana by Celso Piña Y Su Ronda Bogotá
- Tú Serás Mi Baby (Be My Baby) by Juventud Crasa
- Al Reves by Los Walters
- Armando Sanchez by Chalino Sánchez
- Bidi Bidi Bom Bom by Selena
- Solo Contigo Basta by Alfredo Linares
- Kickstart My Heart by Mötley Crüe
- I Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That by Cypress Hill
- Koonex Koonex by Daniela Lalita
- Sabor A Mí by Trío Los Panchos
- Nada Personal by Soda Stereo
- All Out of Love by Air Supply
Krlic, also known professionally as The Haxan Cloak, has commented on the unique challenges and opportunities of creating Blue Beetle's score. Per the composure, the Blue Beetle soundtrack is "at once unique, challenging and expansive, whilst also being able to exist within a superhero story" (via BusinessWire).
Listen To Every Song On The Blue Beetle Soundtrack
Where To Listen To Blue Beetle's Soundtrack
Listeners will not be able to listen to the Blue Beetle soundtrack until it officially releases on August 18, 2023. While some movie soundtracks release ahead of the actual film, Blue Beetle and its full musical score are set to release synchronously. On and after August 18, Blue Beetle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be available on all major music platforms for digital streaming and purchase. - such as Spotify and Apple Music. As of now, no official comments have been made about a physical Blue Beetle soundtrack release.
