DC Studios has confirmed that its animated Blue Beetle series remains in development, offering fans a rare update after months of silence and following the recent news that the anticipated Booster Gold series had been shelved. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, responded to a fan enquiry on Threads by confirming the project was "still very much in development," reassuring audiences that the superhero show has not been abandoned despite the lack of public updates.

Xolo Maridueña, who played the title role in the live-action Blue Beetle film, is set to reprise the character in animated form, with his return to the DC Universe confirmed to take place in the film Man of Tomorrow, due in 2027. No release date or plot details have been announced for the Blue Beetle series itself, though Maridueña has previously suggested the animated format will allow deeper exploration of the character.