Two years ago, DC’s cinematic universe was in the midst of an unexpected yearlong funeral procession. After setting a post-pandemic release schedule that amounted to the company’s most ambitious single-year slate ever, with four movies planned for release in 2023, the news dropped that DC was restructuring, and had handed control over DC’s movie slate to James Gunn and Peter Safran. A fresh reboot of the entire DC cinematic universe was in the works. Suddenly 2023’s Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Blue Beetle, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom looked like dead superheroes flying, or maybe like action figures at a fire sale.

It’s interesting to see how the DC cinematic universe has evolved over the years. Blue Beetle finding its home on Netflix seems like a fitting choice, especially considering the ups and downs of the franchise. Looking forward to seeing how fans react to it!