James Gunn has reaffirmed that the DC animated series *Blue Beetle* remains in development, dismissing renewed speculation that the project had been cancelled. The clarification comes after DC recently scrapped several other projects originally announced under Gunn and Peter Safran's 2023 "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" slate, prompting fans to wonder whether the animated show had also been shelved despite Gunn's earlier assurances that it was still moving forward.

The rumours resurfaced after a content creator's video suggested the series had been axed, leading a fan to ask Gunn directly on social media, where he reiterated that he had already addressed the matter and that the cancellation claims were false. Details such as plot and full cast remain unannounced, though Xolo Maridueña is confirmed to reprise his role from the 2023 live-action film, which grossed over $130.8 million worldwide. Maridueña will also return as Blue Beetle in the upcoming *Man of Tomorrow*. No release date has yet been set for the animated series.