What does it take to become a champion? The characters of “Cobra Kai” have pondered that question over five seasons of rivalries and romances. Now, Netflix’s hit series is coming to a close with a new season that promises to be its biggest and baddest. This continuation of the “Karate Kid” franchise has won over long-time fans, while introducing a new generation to the iconic story.

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The project relies on an intriguing mix of cast members from the original ‘Kid’ films and franchise newcomers alike.

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With the WGA guild strike now resolves, writing and creative development may begin again on countless postponed projects. And eyes will be on James Gunn and Peter Safran‘s new DCU in that regard, considering the sheer breadth of their franchise reboot. Gunn announced ten total new films and TV shows for “Gods And Monsters,” with his “Superman: Legacy” arriving first, with “Peacemaker” Season 2 also on the way.

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The latest D.C. superhero movie is not another grim Batman sequel, or yet another Superman reboot. It’s a colorful introduction to a new hero, Blue Beetle, and the family that supports him, from job interviews to superhero-level fights. Unless you’re a fan of his comics or an avid watcher of “Teen Titans,” you might be wondering who is “Blue Beetle?” It’s a challenge director Angel Manuel Soto (“Charm City Kings“) has taken on with a heartfelt love for the Mexican American character and his family, a sense of humor, and a shared passion of Latin music and ‘80s playlists. 

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The oft-repeated phrase: DC Studios, Warner Bros, and the DC brand have taken a beating within the last 12 months and arguably longer. The company hasn’t had a real hit since “Aquaman” (2018) and basically faced seven bombs or underwhelming showings in a row outside of “Joker” (2019) and “The Batman” (2022), which are arguably Elseworlds pictures outside the scope of the main DCEU.

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2023 has not been a great year for DC superhero films. Well, 2022 wasn’t that great either. But this year has seen massive bombs from both “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and “The Flash.” All that to say, there isn’t a lot of hope going into the next DC film, “Blue Beetle.” But regardless of the outlook, star Xolo Maridueña is excited about the future and doing many more “Blue Beetle” films.

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Marking the DC superhero’s first time on the big screen, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Blue Beetle” hits theaters later this summer. The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto (known for “Charm City Kings” and “The Farm”), stars Xolo Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.

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And while there are lots of reasons to celebrate DC’s first notable Latinx hero on screen—Latin Americans strangely underrepresented in the superhero verse aside from Marvel’s American Chavez and the “Spider-Verse” universe—the question on most people’s minds is: if the $200-million dollar-costing “The Flash” movie with its bevy of callbacks and cameos couldn’t perform (it’s likely not even going to gross $300 million worldwide), what hope does a “Blue Beetle” film—with an unknown lead and basically unknown character—have?

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“The Flash” currently sits at $141 million at the global box office, marking another meager showing for a DCEU film in theaters. And now only two films remain to end the franchise’s run on a high note: James Wan‘s much-anticipated “Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom” in December and Angel Manuel Soto‘s “Blue Beetle” later this summer.

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What is happening with the current DCEU now that James Gunn is taking over and changing the entire direction of DC Studios? Well, there are four DCEU films still to be released this year, and one of them, “Shazam! Fury Of The Gods,” has already tanked. That likely means the end of that franchise. There’s seeming hope for “The Flash” since everyone seems to have seen it and thinks it’s a great film—including Tom Cruise.

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Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” leans hard into the nostalgia of the Karate Kid movie series. The past three seasons have brought back a number of characters to the series. Season 4 is no different, with the return of Thomas Ian Griffith’s Terry Silver. The series has been slowly building toward the right moment to bring back Cobra Kai dojo co-founder Terry Silver, and that time has come.

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Looks like Warner Bros. and HBO Max have settled on their Blue Beetle superhero. The Wrap reports, backed up by several trades include THR, that 20-year-old Xolo Maridueña, a breakout actor from “Cobrai Kai” will play the Latinx superhero. While the actor was said to be in talks or being “eyed” for the role, a THR reporter says director Angel Manuel Soto and WB, surprised the young actor with the news the previous night (see below).

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