Creature Commandos is one of the most anticipated series of the year. What is it about? Well, imagine Frankenstein's monster, a gorgon, a vampire, and a werewolf working side by side to save the world. Sounds absurd? That's precisely why it has been so hyped up.
Created by James Gunn, this adult animated series promises to redefine what we should expect from superheroes and their stories and is set to premiere on December 5, 2024.
Creature Commandos inaugurates the "Gods and Monsters" chapter, the first major step in DC's new interconnected universe, where movies, series, and animations will work together to create ambitious narratives, now introducing us to a team of eccentric creatures led by Amanda Waller. Their mission? Top secret and as unusual as they are.
When it all begins
Creature Commandos is set to debut with two episodes on December 5, 2024, and new episodes will be released weekly every Thursday, exclusively on the Max platform.
The strategy behind this is to keep audiences engaged, creating space for discussions and theories between episodes, which has worked well in any successful series—and will deepen their connection with the narrative.
Max usually makes new content available at midnight PT/3 AM ET. While we don't have the official release time for Creature Commandos yet, the platform's pattern in previous releases indicates this format will be maintained. Conversions are based on these standard Max times for time zones outside the United States.
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James Gunn, Monsters and a DC Reinvention
James Gunn is known for turning apparently irrelevant characters and turning them into fan favorites. With Creature Commandos, he does this on an even bolder scale.
This isn't just going to be a fun monster show - Gunn wants to dig deeper into some real stuff, like feeling like an outsider and trying to figure out who you are (even if you happen to be a robot or monster). And don't worry, he's still bringing his usual funny style to the mix.
They've also lined up some great actors for the voices—David Harbour is playing Frankenstein, Maria Bakalova is Princess Ilana, and Alan Tudyk is Dr. Phosphorus. And, as always, the dialogues promise to be a show apart, with unexpected references and that sarcastic touch that has become Gunn's trademark.
Why watch Creature Commandos
When we think about comic-based animations, it's impossible to ignore the impact that series like Marvel's What If...? and X-Men '97 have on audiences, which explore the narrative possibilities offered by animations, expanding universes we already love.
Creature Commandos intends to follow this path, and positions itself as a central piece for the development of the new DC (Extended) Universe.
While Marvel uses its animations to revisit classics or play with alternative possibilities, DC presents Creature Commandos as a milestone in building its interconnected universe.
This animated series makes it clear that no media will be secondary in the narrative, making every detail essential to understanding the whole.
Amanda Waller, played by none other than Viola Davis in live-action, is the link that unites Creature Commandos with the rest of this universe. Having Waller in the show means every episode might drop hints about what Gunn has planned for the future of the DCU.
Since episodes come out weekly, fans will have time to figure out all the connections and puzzle pieces. And while we're used to seeing Batman and Superman everywhere, Creature Commandos shows that the lesser-known characters can be just as interesting—especially in the hands of James Gunn.
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This approach, combined with the irreverent and emotional style he masters, makes the series a creative manifesto and a promise—the future of the DCU will be anything but predictable.
Stay tuned on Soap Central for the latest updates, exclusive insights, and behind-the-scenes peeks at Creature Commandos as it airs!
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