Belissa Escobedo, who played Milagro Reyes — the younger sister of the main character in the movie «Blue Beetle» (2023), confirmed that negotiations for a sequel are already underway.
In an interview with Comic Book Resources, the actress said that «Blue Beetle 2» is indeed in development and is being actively discussed within DC Studios.
She also added that she will soon meet with her co-star Xolo Maridueña at one of the Comic-Cons — this statement was interpreted by many as a possible hint at an upcoming announcement.
Escobedo's words were confirmed by the director of the first part, Angel Manuel Soto, in an interview with The Direct. According to him, DC is indeed discussing the future of the character, and James Gunn intends to keep Blue Beetle in the new version of the cinematic universe.
«Yes, there have been talks — and that's all I can say. And, definitely… James [Gunn] is very actively advocating for Blue Beetle to remain in the DC universe. So Jaime Reyes and his family will be fine.»