Xolo Mariduena is lastly returning as Blue Beetle in a devoted animated collection. The Cobra Kai star lately acknowledged that he hopes to reprise his position in James Gunn’s revamped DCU someday in 2026. Mariduena first donned the mantle of Jaime Reyes in 2023’s Blue Beetle earlier than Gunn rebooted the franchise for good.
Regardless of the huge modifications, the 23-year-old actor appears to have retained his position underneath Gunn, with Xolo Mariduena coming again to voice the character of Blue Beetle for an upcoming animated present. As per Mariduena’s feedback, followers can count on the collection to return out as early as subsequent yr.
Xolo Maridueña says Blue Beetle’s animated present is focused for a 2026 launch
In a current dialogue, Xolo Maridueña revealed that the group behind the Blue Beetle animated collection is working tirelessly to finish the mission.
Whereas speaking with The Direct‘s Russ Milheim on the Saturn Awards, Mariduena expressed that he expects the Blue Beetle present to premiere in 2026. “I’m prepared to return again. We’re hitting exhausting this animated mission, hoping to get this settled out this yr to indicate everybody subsequent yr,” the rising Hollywood star conveyed.
Maridueña additionally reinstated his religion in James Gunn’s choices when requested about his future within the DCU. “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 when they’re completed with this three-course meal, I’m prepared,” the Parenthood actor clarified. Xolo Mariduena then referred to Gunn’s earlier feedback, the place the filmmaker had confirmed that Blue Beetle will probably be “an incredible a part of the DCU going ahead!” He famous, “I’ve no purpose to consider that he’s mendacity.”
Regardless of Mariduena’s encouraging updates, the Blue Beetle animated collection has but to obtain an official launch date from its creators.
Initially reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.
