Ángel Manuel Soto, director of "Blue Beetle", aspires to lead films like "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park"

Puerto Rican director Ángel Manuel Soto, who recently helmed DC's 'Blue Beetle', is making waves with his ambitious aspirations. Speaking at the CCXP 2026 panel 'Directors on Directing', Soto didn't shy away from expressing his desire to helm some of Hollywood's biggest franchises, including 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park'. This bold declaration from a Latino filmmaker underscores a growing confidence and presence in the global film industry.

Soto confirmed his upcoming involvement in the 'Transformers' franchise, a significant step in his career. When presented with the choice between 'Star Wars', 'Fast and Furious', 'Jurassic Park', and 'Transformers', he confidently selected all four. His reasoning was not based on a certainty of success, but rather on a belief in his own potential and the importance of ambition. "I'm young, I have time, why can't I have ambitions?" he stated, embodying a spirit that resonates deeply within the Latin American community, where perseverance and dreaming big are often celebrated.

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I'm going to say all of them, not because I think I'm ready, but because I consider that I am ready, I like them and I am also young, I have time, why can't I have ambitions? Yes, I can, everyone can, and if I manage to inspire people to have ambitions, I will do it.

Beyond his franchise ambitions, Soto offered insights into the filmmaking process, particularly detailing the production of 'Blue Beetle'. He touched upon the complexities of action sequences, from 3D design to post-production, and even revealed that lead actor Xolo Maridueña wasn't the one performing all the stunts. Soto also shared his preference for the meticulous planning phase of directing, emphasizing that 'you can't mess it up' once on set, saving both time and money. He also left the door open for a sequel to 'The Wrecking Crew', a project he clearly cherishes and believes has more stories to tell.

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We talked about it when we were filming the first movie, we deliberately left the ending open to see what would happen if we made a sequel, I would love to see more of their stories and to answer, I would love to do it, watch it, that movie is damn good, it's very fun, check it out.