Blue Beetle could return in 2027: Xolo Maridueña may be back for *Man of Tomorrow*

Blue Beetle may be heading back to theaters in Man of Tomorrow on July 9, 2027, with Xolo Maridueña returning as Jaime Reyes for DC Studios’ new movie era. James Gunn, who co-chairs DC Studios, has already said Maridueña will stay in the DC Universe as a fresh version of the character, not a straight carryover from the DC Extended Universe. And since the planned Superman follow-up, Man of Tomorrow, is currently set for July 9, 2027, Jaime would end up as one of the reboot’s first big tentpoles.

That would put Jaime in a very short list of old DCEU holdovers, right there with Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller and John Cena’s Peacemaker. And this goes beyond continuity talk. Blue Beetle gave DC its first live-action Latino superhero lead, and trade reports have also pointed to an animated series that’s still in early development.

If you keep up with DC, this is one to watch. The 2023 film drew generally positive reviews, but it made about $130.8 million worldwide against a reported $104 million to $125 million budget. The Hollywood labor disputes got in the way, the cast had limited chances to promote it, and the uncertainty around the coming reboot didn’t help its run either. For now, Man of Tomorrow is expected in theaters on July 9, 2027.