Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña discusses hopes for sequel adventure and conversations with DC’s creative leads
Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña has opened up about his desires for another Blue Beetle adventure and his talks with DC’s creative leads. Despite facing challenges due to the recent strike, which impacted the film’s promotional opportunities and affected its box office performance, Blue Beetle received praise from fans and critics alike. Now, Maridueña is expressing his hopes for more stories featuring the titular hero.
During an interview with Collider, Maridueña shared his thoughts on a potential sequel. He mentioned that it might be too soon to explore the storyline involving the Reach, a formidable antagonist. Instead, he is eager to see the progression of the relationship between his character, Khaji, and Jaime, the Blue Beetle. In the film, Khaji operates as an artificial intelligence until he becomes synced with Jaime, and Maridueña wants to see how their dynamic evolves. Inspired by their rapport in the Young Justice series, he emphasized the importance of their connection.
Maridueña expressed his enthusiasm for future projects, saying, Put him next to anybody. I’m here. I’m here, ready to sink my teeth into whatever they throw my way. More than anything, I just feel so grateful that we got the cosign. In whatever capacity Jaime and his family come, we’re ready for it.
When asked about conversations with DC’s new creative leads regarding potential future content, Maridueña mentioned that he had not spoken with them since the movie release, although there had been some discussions prior to that. He believes that the creative team is currently focused on managing the start of their universe, and once that is successful, the next steps will be revealed.
As fans eagerly await news of a sequel or other Blue Beetle projects, Maridueña’s openness about his hopes serves as a source of excitement and anticipation. While the future remains uncertain, his dedication to the character and enthusiasm for potential opportunities demonstrate the impact Blue Beetle has made and the enthusiasm surrounding his portrayal.
It is yet to be determined whether a sequel or spin-off will be greenlit, but Maridueña’s aspirations give fans hope that the Blue Beetle story will continue to captivate audiences in the future.
