Summary
One of the newest heroes from theDCEUis set to get their own DC Universe TV show through DC Studios with aBlue Beetleanimated series in development. While it may not have been a box office hit, 2023’sBlue Beetlemoviebecame the most well-received DC superhero release out of the films that came out in the last three years. As DC Studios is moving on toJames Gunn’s DC Universe, the co-CEO made it clear that Xolo Maridueña’s Jaime Reyes would be part of the new franchise.
Deadlinereveals that DC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery are currently in early development on aBlue Beetleanimated series with Miguel Puga working as the showrunner and director. Cristian Martinez is attached to write theBlue Beetleseries, while the movie’s director Angel Manuel Soto and scribe Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer will be executive producing the show. As of right now, none ofthe Blue Beetle movie actors are attached as"many things are still in flux including contracts for any main cast,“but Deadline notes, “multiple have been approached and DC has received a positive response regarding returns.”
Maridueñamade a response not long after the Blue Beetle news came out, seemingly confirming his involvement. At the time of this story’s publication, Gunn has not commented on the story.
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How The Blue Beetle Animated Series Can Fit Into The DC Universe
According toDeadline, theBlue BeetleTV show will"build on the movie"and will"divert from telling the same story.“SinceBlue Beetlewas made under a different Warner Bros. era, Gunn had no creative involvement, even though the 2023 film was able to stand on its own without necessarily feeling like a DCEU installment.AsBlue Beetlefocuses on retroactively being fit into the new DC Universe, there are numerous ways that the animated series can tie itself into the franchise.
Given that Gunn’sSupermanmovie comes out next summer, theBlue Beetleanimated series could easily pick up sometime after the David Corenswet-starring adventure, as it follows Jaime now being surrounded by heroes in the world. Maridueña has even stated that he wants to see Blue Beetle in the DC Universe and get involved with John Cena’s Peacemaker. TheBlue Beetleanimated show could easily set up a natural point for Jaime to eventually show up onPeacemakerin a future season.
TheBlue Beetleseries could also softly set up theBooster Goldlive-action show by finally tackling the big Ted Kord mystery from the end of the film. With Ted’s ties to Booster Gold in the comics, theBlue Beetleanimated show could also naturally bring him and Jaime into the fold. Hopefully, more news on theBlue Beetleseries, which will presumably air on Max, will arrive sooner rather than later.
Blue Beetle
Cast
Blue Beetle is a 2023 action film focusing on Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who returns home to find his world changed. His life takes a turn when he discovers the Scarab, an ancient alien relic that grants him extraordinary powers, setting him on a new path.
