‘Blue Beetle’ Animated Sequence Eyes 2026 Launch As Xolo Maridueña Teases His Future In The DC Universe

Blue Beetle isn’t useless but! Xolo Maridueña provides followers an replace on the upcoming DC Universe animated sequence, revealing it might launch in 2026.

Blue Beetle was a diamond within the tough in the course of the dying days of the final DC Universe. Despite the fact that the movie didn’t do the perfect on the field workplace, followers typically loved the household flick, and related with Xolo Maridueña’s efficiency as Jaime Reyes. It appears this cult-favorite standing discovered its approach to James Gunn, who determined that Maridueña could be one of many few actors to stay in his function following the DC Universe reboot, becoming a member of the ranks of legends like Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller and John Cena’s Peacemaker.

Sadly, a Blue Beetle sequel was absent from James Gunn’s chapter one slate for the brand new DC Universe. This left many followers apprehensive that the monetary struggles of the movie would result in Xolo Maridueña solely making cameos in tasks with out having one to name his personal. This was till the announcement of a Blue Beetle animated sequence, which eyed to deliver the character into the reboot on the small display screen. Whereas there hasn’t been a lot information on the undertaking since its announcement, Maridueña just lately revealed his hopes for the undertaking to see the sunshine of day in 2026.

“I’m prepared to come back again,” Maridueña informed The Direct throughout a current look on the Saturn Awards. “We’re hitting onerous this animated undertaking, hoping to get this settled out this 12 months to indicate everybody subsequent 12 months.”

When Will Xolo Maridueña Return As Blue Beetle?

This information is sufficient to hold most Blue Beetle followers driving excessive for months, particularly following Xolo Maridueña’s earlier feedback in regards to the undertaking being impressed by anime. Nonetheless, others could be a tad upset to see the beloved character return in an animated sequence as an alternative of a theatrical sequel. Whereas Maridueña selected his phrases fastidiously, he did tease that he’s at the moment working with James Gunn to deliver a correct sequel to life within the new DC Universe.

“Look, he’s obtained his arms in his kitchen. I don’t need to stroll in whereas the chef is doing his factor. However I can say that after they’re completed with this three-course meal, I’m prepared. And look, I’ve no motive to consider that he’s mendacity. Like, no matter, we’re adults, say no matter you need to say! [laughs] I’m simply completely satisfied to have carried out this primary one and I’ll proceed to unfold the phrase about that whereas we get the second drafted up.”

Given James Gunn has already been juggling three tasks for the DC Universe (with a fourth already in growth), it’s not surprising that discovering a approach to deliver Blue Beetle into the reboot hasn’t been his first precedence. Nonetheless, given how a lot the character means to followers internationally, giving the character a second probability at life with an animated sequence could also be the perfect anybody can hope for proper now. Although if Xolo Maridueña’s hype is to be believed, the way forward for Blue Beetle is trying vibrant!

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