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“A breath of fresh air in a stagnant superhero landscape,” as Mashable’s film editor Kristy Puchko called it, Blue Beetle is headed from the big screen to small screens everywhere. That’s right: it officially starts streaming on Nov. 17.
The DC superhero flick, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and starring Xolo Maridueña in the titular role, earned rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. In an oversaturated superhero market, that’s not an easy task. But as our reviewer noted, “it’s about time.”
Get a sneak peek at Blue Beetle in the official trailer below, then read on to learn more about how to watch the newest superhero flick on streaming.
What is Blue Beetle about?
Jaime comes home after graduating college to learn his family is struggling to make ends meet due to gentrification tripling their rent. Everyone in the family is doing their part to help out, which is why Jaime leaps at the chance to work for executive Jenny Kord (of Kord Industries, the cause of the gentrification in the first place). He’s given a package to keep safe, but not open, which obviously he doesn’t listen to. Inside, he finds a piece of biotechnology called the Scarab and it chooses Jaime as its host.
TL;DR: Jaime becomes the Blue Beetle and must fight to save the world from the jerks who want to cause harm.
“While there is plenty of action, from hand-to-hand fighting and flying to an almost comical amount of vehicular damage, where Blue Beetle really delivers is in being unabashedly fun and funny. It’s superhero entertainment without a chip on its shoulder,” our reviewer states. And where it really stands out and “breaks the mold” is “by celebrating Jaime’s greatest strength, his family, rather than defaulting to a story about yet another brooding solo knight.”
Where is Blue Beetle streaming?
Blue Beetle hit theaters in August and after a long few months, is finally available to watch at home. In order to stream from the small screen, you’ll have to sign up for Max — HBO’s premium streaming service. Subscriptions start at $9.99/month and there’s currently no free trial available. However, we’ve rounded up your best options for saving money on the premium streamer.
Best Max streaming deals
Best for most people: save 17% on a Max With Ads annual subscription
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Most people will find that the Max annual subscription with ads is the best deal for their dough. While a basic subscription will cost you $9.99 monthly, you can switch over to an annual plan for $99.99 and save yourself 17% (or $1.66 per month). However, if you just want to watch Blue Beetle and be on your merry way, you can also just pay for the single month at $9.99 and cancel to avoid any extra charges the following month. Technically, this won’t save you any money, but it will prevent unnecessary spending.
Best with no ads: save 22% on a Max Ad-Free annual subscription
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Can’t stand ads interrupting your viewing experience? If you have the cash, you can opt for a Max Ad-Free annual subscription instead and save 22%. Typically $15.99/month, that price falls down to $12.49/month when you choose to pay annually.
Best for Cricket customers: free Max with ads for customers on the $60/month unlimited plan
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If you’re lucky enough to be a Cricket customer on the $60/month unlimited plan, you get Max with ads for no cost. Just choose to connect with a provider when you log in to Max and select Cricket to enter your credentials. Boom: you’re in and you can stream Blue Beetle and whatever else you want without any monthly or annual fees. Cricket customers on a different plan can also upgrade or change over to the $60/month unlimited plan to get Max included.
Best for AT&T customers: free Max with ads for select wireless and internet customers
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A little more confusing than the Cricket deal, but still worth it: existing AT&T customers on select wireless and internet plans are eligible to score Max for free. If you haven’t already signed up for your no-cost Max subscription, check your account to see if you’re eligible. Max is no longer offered to new customers, so if you change or terminate your service, you’ll lose access.
The following A&T wireless plans give users free access to Max with ads:
AT&T Unlimited Elite
AT&T Unlimited PlusSM
AT&T Unlimited Plus EnhancedSM
AT&T Unlimited ChoiceSM
AT&T Unlimited Choice IISM
AT&T Unlimited Choice EnhancedSM
AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM Premium
If you purchased AT&T Fiber Internet 1000, 2000, or 5000 within specific date ranges, you can also score Max for no charge. However, the promotion ended on June 5, 2022. If you’ve moved your service or changed your plan since then, your Max benefit is no longer valid. You can learn more about eligibility over on the AT&T Max Sign-in FAQ page.
Other ways to watch Blue Beetle
Don’t want to subscribe to another streaming service? You can also rent or purchase the digital version of Blue Beetle at the following retailers:
Amazon Prime Video — rent it for $3.74, buy it for $17.74
Vudu — rent it for $5.99, buy it for $19.99
Apple TV+ — rent it for $5.99, buy it for $19.99
YouTube — rent it for $5.99, buy it for $19.99
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