A 'Blue Beetle' animated series is in the works.

Angel Manuel Soto's Blue Beetle ushered in the new era at DC Studios under the direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran, and while critics enjoyed it, the story of budding superhero Jaime Reyes (played by Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña) didn't click with audiences (it hit theaters during the Hollywood strikes) until it reached Max. It makes sense, then, that the character would make his next move on the small screen.

Deadline broke the news that Warner Bros. and DC Studios are in the early stages of developing a Blue Beetle animated series; whether it would appear on Max (which would make sense) or elsewhere (not known these days; e.g., Batman: Caped Crusader hits Prime Video in August) is unclear. Also not yet known: whether the voice cast would include the stars of the 2023 film, though trade notes "multiple have been addressed and DC has received positive feedback regarding returns." The sources says that it "will be based on the film, developed under the previous DC Studios regime, but will deviate from telling the same story."

Itis indicated that if it is successful, it could lead to a new live-action movie where Xolo Maridueña would reprise his role. By the way, James Gunn confirmed that Maridueña will be one of the few DCEU actors to return in the new DCU, although it is unclear when he might appear. Behind-the-scenes talent includes showrunner and director Miguel Puga and writer Cristian Martinez, as well as the feature's director and screenwriter, Soto. and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, among the roster of executive producers.