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Warner Bros. has a packed schedule ahead. James Gunn is building his DC Universe from the ground up, with the first project, Creature Commandos, set to release in just under two months. Meanwhile, Matt Reeves is crafting his Batman Epic Crime Saga, with The Penguin currently airing and The Batman Part II slated for a 2026 release.
Additionally, Reeves and Gunn are collaborating on an animated film titled Dynamic Duo, which will focus on the early days of Robins Jason Todd and Dick Grayson. As of now, the project isn’t tied to either Reeves’ universe or the broader DCU.
Another mystery project has been “unofficially” revealed through a job listing from Cartoon Network Studios, seeking animators for a new series. According to the listing, the show in development is a DC-based, anime-style action series aimed at kids.
Judging by the profiles of the directors and storyboard artists they’re recruiting, it seems likely that the series will have an action-comedy tone.
We can rule out that this is a Dynamic Duo project, as that has been confirmed as a movie, which is being developed by a different studio. However, we can’t dismiss the possibility that this could be a Blue Beetle animated series, as that project was confirmed some time ago and is being developed by Warner Bros. Animation.
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are indeed working on an animated series to expand the Blue Beetle storyline. Miguel Puga will serve as showrunner and director, with Cristian Martinez as the writer.
Angel Manuel Soto and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, the director and screenwriter of the 2023 Blue Beetle film, will executive produce alongside John Rikard, with Galen Vaisman overseeing the project for DC Studios.
Many details are still in the works, including finalizing contracts for the main cast, but DC has received positive feedback from several actors interested in reprising their roles. The animated series will expand on the Blue Beetle movie but will tell a fresh, original story rather than simply retelling the film’s plot.
If the series succeeds, it could pave the way for another big-screen appearance for Blue Beetle. Jaime Reyes, the third hero to take up the iconic mantle, remains a fan favorite.
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