DC's Creature Commandos: Unveiling a Thrilling New Animated Adventure

The highly anticipated first glimpse of Creature Commandos has arrived, generating considerable buzz among fans. This animated series promises to deliver an unconventional blend of characters, showcasing an unusual coalition of superheroes from the DC universe alongside a well-known villain from the Batman saga.

In the teaser trailer, Amanda Waller introduces Rick Flag Sr. to an unexpected assembly of detainee monsters, each with intricate histories, all on a mission to safeguard the planet. The clip teems with action, featuring violent encounters and the iconic Clayface, notorious for his role as an antagonist in Batman: The Animated Series, where he was voiced by Ron Perlman.

This seven-episode series draws inspiration from the creative works of J. M. DeMatteis and Pat Broderick, featuring a stellar voice ensemble. Anya Chalotra lends her voice to Circe, who makes her debut in the trailer. Zoe Chao portrays an amphibian scientist, while other notable voices include Indira Varma as the Bride, Alan Tudyk as Doctor Phosphorus, Sean Gunn as G.I. Robot, and David Harbour as Eric Frankenstein. Additionally, esteemed guest stars include Michael Rooker, Linda Cardellini, Gregg Henry, Peter Serafinowicz, and Benjamin Byron Davis.

The launch of this series signifies the inaugural phase of the revamped DC Universe, branded as Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, a collaboration between James Gunn and Peter Safran. Following this, the next venture is the Superman feature film, previously known as Superman: Legacy, which will spotlight David Corenswet as the young Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, scheduled for release on July 11, 2025.

Creature Commandos is set to premiere on Max on Thursday, December 5. For additional information, explore our comprehensive guide to upcoming DC films and series that fans should keep an eye on.

Mariana Rocha 21 Oct 2024