Blue Beetle isn’t lifeless but! Xolo Maridueña offers followers an replace on the upcoming DC Universe animated sequence, revealing it could launch in 2026.
Blue Beetle was a diamond within the tough throughout the dying days of the final DC Universe. Though the movie didn’t do the very best on the field workplace, followers usually loved the household flick, and related with Xolo Maridueña’s efficiency as Jaime Reyes. It appears this cult-favorite standing discovered its technique to James Gunn, who determined that Maridueña can 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 anxious that the monetary struggles of the movie would result in Xolo Maridueña solely making cameos in initiatives with out having one to name his personal. This was till the announcement of a Blue Beetle animated sequence, which eyed to convey the character into the reboot on the small display. Whereas there hasn’t been a lot information on the venture since its announcement, Maridueña not too long ago revealed his hopes for the venture to see the sunshine of day in 2026.
“I’m prepared to return again,” Maridueña informed The Direct throughout a latest look on the Saturn Awards. “We’re hitting laborious this animated venture, hoping to get this settled out this 12 months to point out everybody subsequent 12 months.”
When Will Xolo Maridueña Return As Blue Beetle?
This information is sufficient to maintain most Blue Beetle followers driving excessive for months, particularly following Xolo Maridueña’s earlier feedback about the project being inspired by anime. Nevertheless, others is perhaps a tad dissatisfied 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 convey a correct sequel to life within the new DC Universe.
“Look, he’s acquired his palms 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 glad 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 initiatives for the DC Universe (with a fourth already in improvement), it’s not surprising that discovering a technique to convey Blue Beetle into the reboot hasn’t been his first precedence. Nevertheless, given how a lot the character means to followers the world over, giving the character a second likelihood at life with an animated sequence could also be the very best anybody can hope for proper now. Although if Xolo Maridueña’s hype is to be believed, the way forward for Blue Beetle is trying brilliant!
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