Blue Beetle Sequel Rumors: Cast Pair Discuss Potential Future

Despite a modest box office performance,DC ⁤Studios chief James Gunn has indicated interest in incorporating Xolo maridueña’s Blue Beetle ⁤into the new DC Universe (DCU). Recent‍ comments from cast and crew suggest discussions about the franchise’s future are ongoing, ‍with potential projects in development.

Blue Beetle Sequel Discussions

Belissa Escobedo, ⁢who portrays Milagro Reyes in Blue Beetle, stated a sequel is ⁣”totally in the works and in talks” during promotion for⁤ NBC’s “Happy Place.”‍ Comic Book Resources reported her comments, adding that she ⁢and Maridueña⁤ are scheduled to ⁢appear together at a Comic-Con event.

“Oh, absolutely. That’s totally in the works and in⁢ talks.So hopefully ⁤that’s happening ‍soon. I’m gonna see Xolo [Mariduena] soon. We’re going to do a ⁤Comic-Con together.”

Director Confirms Ongoing ⁢conversations

Angel Manuel Soto, director of the original Blue Beetle film, confirmed conversations are happening regarding the character’s future within the DCU. The Direct ⁣ reported Soto’s statement, noting James Gunn has publicly expressed his desire to include Blue beetle in the DCU.

“Yeah, there have ‍been conversations, and that’s all I can say. I mean, that’s fair. Conversations have been happening, and there’s definitely… James [Gunn] has been very vocal about keeping Blue‍ Beetle in the DCU. ⁢So good things are coming for jaime Reyes and his family.”

Animated Series in ‍Development

In mid-2024, an animated Blue Beetle series was announced. Miguel Puga (“The Casagrandes”) is ⁤serving ⁢as showrunner, with Cristian Martinez as writer. Both Soto and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer are producing the series. No release date‍ has been‍ announced as of January 18, 2026.