Fans of the Blue Beetle character got a huge surprise today, as he’s seemingly returning in the form of a new animated series.
The news comes exclusively viaDeadline, which has learned from sources on the production that a new Blue Beetle animated series is in the works. Neither DC Comics nor the WB have commented on the news.
It’s a huge win for fans of Blue Beetle. The film was reviewed well by fans and critics and holds a 78% Tomatometer onRotten Tomatoes.
EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are looking to continue telling ‘Blue Beetle’ stories via an animated series currently in development, sources close to production tell Deadlinehttps://t.co/1alwSf7sl6
Bringing it back as an animated series has definitely intrigued fans, as loyal fans celebrated the potential return of Blue Beetle on social media.
“Hopefully this does actually lead to another live-action movie as the article suggests because the first one was such a pleasant surprise and the cast nailed it,” one fansaid, adding, “WBD should’ve spent less time and money hyping up The Flash and put more on Blue Beetle.”
“THE #BLUEBEETLEBATTALION IS BACK FROM THE DEAD Y’ALL,” one fan excitedlyshared. “XOLO’S JAIME IS COMING BACK TO US”
“Let’s hope it’s animation is as good as the new Ninja Turtles show,” anotheradded.
“I hope it has as much sauce as this would have,” one fansaid, referencing the seemingly failed Batman Beyond feature film pitch.
According to Deadline, the hope is for the animated series to eventually lead to a revival of the live-action film franchise. As it stands, the original film is considered the first of James Gunn’s rebooted DCU.
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Further info on the release date, casting, and plot details for the animated Blue Beetle series aren’t yet available. If it comes to fruition, it will join a slate of other hotly anticipated DC’s streaming offerings, includingCreature CommandosandPeacemaker Season 2.
Christopher Baggett was a TV & Movies Writer on Dexerto’s US team and a comics expert, across DC Comics and Marvel. He also has bylines at ComicsBeat, Comic Book Resources, and The HomeWorld.
