A newBlue Beetleproject is on the way from Warner Bros. and DC Studios. The much-loved comic book character made his live-action, big-screen debut in the 2023 movie, titledBlue Beetle, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, and starringCobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. The film was moderately well received by critics, and loved by audiences, but just managed to scrape back its $100 million budget at the box office. The DC Universe is also in the midst of a major shake-up fromThe Suicide Squaddirector, James Gunn, who is completely revamping the underperforming cinematic universe with a new slate of movies, which (at least at the moment) doesn’t include a return for Blue Beetle.
While the character’s live-action future is up in the air, Blue Beetle will return to our screens through the medium of animation.Deadlineare reporting that Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are producing a new animated series starring Blue Beetle. Miguel Puga (The Casagrandes) has been working on the new animated project since the start of 2024 and will serve as showrunner on the new project. Cristian Martinez (Women of the Movement) will write the series. Plot details have not been revealed, but the report confirms that “the animated series will build on the movie, developed under DC Studios’ previous regime, but will divert from telling the same story.” No confirmed or potential cast has been announced, but the report suggests that the animated series could (if popular) see Xolo Maridueña return to play Jaime Reyes again on the big screen.
Blue Beetle
While the DC Extended Universe’s live-action movies have seen hit or miss results over the last decade, DC’s animated movies have long found success within the fan base. It is uncertain whether theBlue Beetleseries will be released on Max’s streaming service, or on Adult Swim,likeMy Adventures With Superman.
What’s Next for the DC Universe?
Blue Beetle’s second chance at success isn’t tied to James Gunn’s reworking of the DC Universe. Following a string of critically and commercially underwhelming releases, the DC Universe is getting a face lift, and a whole host of new movies and series to jump start the franchise back to life. The first project in the new DCU is Gunn’s ownSuperman, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Batman is also getting another movie, this time with his son, Damien Wayne, in tow, inThe Brave and the Bold. As well as DC’s most trusted properties, the new DC Universe will also introduceSwamp Thing,The Authority, andTeen Titansto the big screen for the first time.
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Just like the MCU is currently doing on Disney+, the new DC Universe will also feature several new series, including an animatedCreature Commandosshow, the second season ofPeacemaker, a live-actionBooster Goldshow, a return to Themyscira inParadise Lost, a shot atredemption for Green Lantern inLanterns, and a very intriguingArkham Asylumseries from Matt Reeves.
James Gunn’sSupermanis scheduled to reboot the DC Universe when it releases in theaters on Aug 08, 2025.
