Creature Commandos (TV series)
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Creature Commandos is an American adult animated superhero television series created by James Gunn for the streaming service HBO Max. Based on the eponymous team from DC Comics, it is produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation as the first television series and the first installment in the DC Universe (DCU). The series focuses on a black ops team of monsters assembled by Amanda Waller. All seven episodes of the first season were written by Gunn, with Dean Lorey serving as showrunner and Yves "Balak" Bigerel as supervising director. The series features an ensemble cast including Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo. After James Gunn and Peter Safran became co-CEOs of DC Studios in October 2022, they announced Creature Commandos in January 2023. Production on the series had begun by then and casting was underway. The cast was announced that April. Bobbypills and Studio IAM provided animation for the series. Creature Commandos premiered on the streaming service Max on December 5, 2024, with its first two episodes. The series received positive reviews from critics, who praised the voice acting, Gunn's writing, and emotional weight. It is the first entry in the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. In December 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.
Infobox
Genre
Superhero
Created by
James Gunn
Based on
Characters from DC
Showrunner
Dean Lorey
Written by
James Gunn
Starring
Indira Varma Sean Gunn Alan Tudyk Zoë Chao David Harbour Frank Grillo
Music by
Kevin Kiner Clint Mansell
Opening theme
"Moliendo Café" by Fanfare Ciocarlia
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
7
Executive producers
James Gunn Peter Safran Sam Register Dean Lorey
Producer
Kandace Reuter
Editors
Annie De Brock Craig Paulsen
Running time
22–28 minutes
Production companies
Troll Court Entertainment The Safran Company Lorey Stories DC Studios Warner Bros. Animation
Network
Max
Release
December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05) – present
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
Episodes
Network
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
7
Episodes
December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05)
Originally released
January 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)
Originally released
Max
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
TBA
Episodes
TBA
Originally released
TBA
Originally released
HBO Max
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | |||
| First released | Last released | Network | |||
| 1 | 7 | December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05) | January 9, 2025 (2025-01-09) | Max | |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | HBO Max | |
· Episodes › Season 1 (2024-2025)
1
1
No.
overall
1
No. in
season
1
Title
"The Collywobbles"
Directed by
Matt Peters
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05)
The nation of Pokolistan is under attack by the Amazonian sorceress Circe and her followers, the Sons of Themyscira. As the United States is interested in Pokolistan's petroleum, A . director Amanda Waller tasks General Rick Flag Sr. with entering Pokolistan to help their heiress and de facto ruler, Princess Ilana Rostovic, stop Circe. Due t
The nation of Pokolistan is under attack by the Amazonian sorceress Circe and her followers, the Sons of Themyscira. As the United States is interested in Pokolistan's petroleum, A . director Amanda Waller tasks General Rick Flag Sr. with entering Pokolistan to help their heiress and de facto ruler, Princess Ilana Rostovic, stop Circe. Due t
No.
overall
The nation of Pokolistan is under attack by the Amazonian sorceress Circe and her followers, the Sons of Themyscira. As the United States is interested in Pokolistan's petroleum, A . director Amanda Waller tasks General Rick Flag Sr. with entering Pokolistan to help their heiress and de facto ruler, Princess Ilana Rostovic, stop Circe. Due t
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
season
2
Title
"The Tourmaline Necklace"
Directed by
Sam Liu
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05)
In 1831, Eric requests that his creator, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, create a bride for him from female cadavers. After successfully doing so, Victor teaches the Bride how to speak and function normally, to Eric's dismay. Despite Eric's advances, the Bride remains fearful of him, causing him to run away. Sometime later, Victor presents the Bride with
In 1831, Eric requests that his creator, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, create a bride for him from female cadavers. After successfully doing so, Victor teaches the Bride how to speak and function normally, to Eric's dismay. Despite Eric's advances, the Bride remains fearful of him, causing him to run away. Sometime later, Victor presents the Bride with
No.
overall
In 1831, Eric requests that his creator, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, create a bride for him from female cadavers. After successfully doing so, Victor teaches the Bride how to speak and function normally, to Eric's dismay. Despite Eric's advances, the Bride remains fearful of him, causing him to run away. Sometime later, Victor presents the Bride with
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
season
3
Title
"Cheers to the Tin Man"
Directed by
Matt Peters
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
December 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
In flashbacks, G . Robot joins the Easy Company in fighting during World War II. In the 1960s, the United States government hands the decommissioned G . off to scientist Will Magnus for study. In the 2000s, G . is found in an antiques shop by collector Sam Fitzgibbon, who accepts the former into his home. Eventually, G . learns that Sam is part
In flashbacks, G . Robot joins the Easy Company in fighting during World War II. In the 1960s, the United States government hands the decommissioned G . off to scientist Will Magnus for study. In the 2000s, G . is found in an antiques shop by collector Sam Fitzgibbon, who accepts the former into his home. Eventually, G . learns that Sam is part
No.
overall
In flashbacks, G . Robot joins the Easy Company in fighting during World War II. In the 1960s, the United States government hands the decommissioned G . off to scientist Will Magnus for study. In the 2000s, G . is found in an antiques shop by collector Sam Fitzgibbon, who accepts the former into his home. Eventually, G . learns that Sam is part
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
season
4
Title
"Chasing Squirrels"
Directed by
Sam Liu
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
December 19, 2024 (2024-12-19)
In flashbacks, Weasel befriends and plays with eight schoolchildren. An old man mistakes Weasel as a threat and calls the police. The old man shoots at Weasel, inadvertently causing an explosion that kills himself and most of the children. Weasel tries to save the last child, but the police shoot and arrest Weasel while the child dies. Weasel is in
In flashbacks, Weasel befriends and plays with eight schoolchildren. An old man mistakes Weasel as a threat and calls the police. The old man shoots at Weasel, inadvertently causing an explosion that kills himself and most of the children. Weasel tries to save the last child, but the police shoot and arrest Weasel while the child dies. Weasel is in
No.
overall
In flashbacks, Weasel befriends and plays with eight schoolchildren. An old man mistakes Weasel as a threat and calls the police. The old man shoots at Weasel, inadvertently causing an explosion that kills himself and most of the children. Weasel tries to save the last child, but the police shoot and arrest Weasel while the child dies. Weasel is in
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
season
5
Title
"The Iron Pot"
Directed by
Matt Peters
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
December 26, 2024 (2024-12-26)
In 1831, following the incident at Victor's mansion, an unconscious Eric is found by Bogdana, an old medicine woman, who nurses him back to health. After making a full recovery, Eric sets out to find the Bride despite Bogdana trying to convince him that the Bride does not love him back. Bogdana protests that she does not want to be alone, so Eric k
In 1831, following the incident at Victor's mansion, an unconscious Eric is found by Bogdana, an old medicine woman, who nurses him back to health. After making a full recovery, Eric sets out to find the Bride despite Bogdana trying to convince him that the Bride does not love him back. Bogdana protests that she does not want to be alone, so Eric k
No.
overall
In 1831, following the incident at Victor's mansion, an unconscious Eric is found by Bogdana, an old medicine woman, who nurses him back to health. After making a full recovery, Eric sets out to find the Bride despite Bogdana trying to convince him that the Bride does not love him back. Bogdana protests that she does not want to be alone, so Eric k
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
season
6
Title
"Priyatel Skelet"
Directed by
Sam Liu
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
January 2, 2025 (2025-01-02)
In flashbacks, nuclear scientist Alex Sartorius receives funding from mob boss Rupert Thorne to develop a cure for cancer using nuclear fusion. Alex realizes Thorne's intentions to share nuclear research with a fascist nation and falsifies the results provided to Thorne. Upon discovering this, Thorne has Alex's family killed, frames him for his cri
In flashbacks, nuclear scientist Alex Sartorius receives funding from mob boss Rupert Thorne to develop a cure for cancer using nuclear fusion. Alex realizes Thorne's intentions to share nuclear research with a fascist nation and falsifies the results provided to Thorne. Upon discovering this, Thorne has Alex's family killed, frames him for his cri
No.
overall
In flashbacks, nuclear scientist Alex Sartorius receives funding from mob boss Rupert Thorne to develop a cure for cancer using nuclear fusion. Alex realizes Thorne's intentions to share nuclear research with a fascist nation and falsifies the results provided to Thorne. Upon discovering this, Thorne has Alex's family killed, frames him for his cri
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
season
7
Title
"A Very Funny Monster"
Directed by
Matt Peters
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
January 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)
In flashbacks, Nina is born with lungs outside of her body. Her father, Edward, builds a device to help her breathe before experimenting on her, only to turn her into a piscine mutant. After years of homeschooling, he enrolls Nina in a private school to help her socialize. After being bullied by other students, Nina runs away and lives in Star City
In flashbacks, Nina is born with lungs outside of her body. Her father, Edward, builds a device to help her breathe before experimenting on her, only to turn her into a piscine mutant. After years of homeschooling, he enrolls Nina in a private school to help her socialize. After being bullied by other students, Nina runs away and lives in Star City
No.
overall
In flashbacks, Nina is born with lungs outside of her body. Her father, Edward, builds a device to help her breathe before experimenting on her, only to turn her into a piscine mutant. After years of homeschooling, he enrolls Nina in a private school to help her socialize. After being bullied by other students, Nina runs away and lives in Star City
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | 1 | "The Collywobbles" | Matt Peters | James Gunn | December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05) | |
| The nation of Pokolistan is under attack by the Amazonian sorceress Circe and her followers, the Sons of Themyscira. As the United States is interested in Pokolistan's petroleum, A . director Amanda Waller tasks General Rick Flag Sr. with entering Pokolistan to help their heiress and de facto ruler, Princess Ilana Rostovic, stop Circe. Due t | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Tourmaline Necklace" | Sam Liu | James Gunn | December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05) | |
| In 1831, Eric requests that his creator, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, create a bride for him from female cadavers. After successfully doing so, Victor teaches the Bride how to speak and function normally, to Eric's dismay. Despite Eric's advances, the Bride remains fearful of him, causing him to run away. Sometime later, Victor presents the Bride with | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Cheers to the Tin Man" | Matt Peters | James Gunn | December 12, 2024 (2024-12-12) | |
| In flashbacks, G . Robot joins the Easy Company in fighting during World War II. In the 1960s, the United States government hands the decommissioned G . off to scientist Will Magnus for study. In the 2000s, G . is found in an antiques shop by collector Sam Fitzgibbon, who accepts the former into his home. Eventually, G . learns that Sam is part | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Chasing Squirrels" | Sam Liu | James Gunn | December 19, 2024 (2024-12-19) | |
| In flashbacks, Weasel befriends and plays with eight schoolchildren. An old man mistakes Weasel as a threat and calls the police. The old man shoots at Weasel, inadvertently causing an explosion that kills himself and most of the children. Weasel tries to save the last child, but the police shoot and arrest Weasel while the child dies. Weasel is in | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Iron Pot" | Matt Peters | James Gunn | December 26, 2024 (2024-12-26) | |
| In 1831, following the incident at Victor's mansion, an unconscious Eric is found by Bogdana, an old medicine woman, who nurses him back to health. After making a full recovery, Eric sets out to find the Bride despite Bogdana trying to convince him that the Bride does not love him back. Bogdana protests that she does not want to be alone, so Eric k | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Priyatel Skelet" | Sam Liu | James Gunn | January 2, 2025 (2025-01-02) | |
| In flashbacks, nuclear scientist Alex Sartorius receives funding from mob boss Rupert Thorne to develop a cure for cancer using nuclear fusion. Alex realizes Thorne's intentions to share nuclear research with a fascist nation and falsifies the results provided to Thorne. Upon discovering this, Thorne has Alex's family killed, frames him for his cri | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "A Very Funny Monster" | Matt Peters | James Gunn | January 9, 2025 (2025-01-09) | |
| In flashbacks, Nina is born with lungs outside of her body. Her father, Edward, builds a device to help her breathe before experimenting on her, only to turn her into a piscine mutant. After years of homeschooling, he enrolls Nina in a private school to help her socialize. After being bullied by other students, Nina runs away and lives in Star City | ||||||
· Episodes › Season 2
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
season
1
Title
"Starry Night"
Directed by
TBA
Written by
Dean Lorey
Original release date
TBA
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 8 | 1 | "Starry Night" | TBA | Dean Lorey | TBA |
Professional ratings · Reception › Critical response
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
74/100
Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes
Aggregate scores
Rotten Tomatoes
Aggregate scores
95%
Review scores
Review scores
Aggregate scores
Review scores
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
Collider
Collider
Aggregate scores
Collider
Aggregate scores
8/10
ComicBook
ComicBook
Aggregate scores
ComicBook
Aggregate scores
IGN
IGN
Aggregate scores
IGN
Aggregate scores
8/10
Looper
Looper
Aggregate scores
Looper
Aggregate scores
7 /10
Screen Rant
Screen Rant
Aggregate scores
Screen Rant
Aggregate scores
8/10
Total Film
Total Film
Aggregate scores
Total Film
Aggregate scores
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 74/100 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 95% |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Collider | 8/10 |
| ComicBook | |
| IGN | 8/10 |
| Looper | 7 /10 |
| Screen Rant | 8/10 |
| Total Film | |
References
- As depicted in the Peacemaker episode "It's Cow or Never" (2022)
- As depicted in The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Creature Commandoshttps://collider.com/creature-commandos-series-cast/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/james-gunn-creature-commandos-dc-studios-annecy-1235922754/
- Creatures Commandoshttps://collider.com/creature-commandos-cast-david-harbour-indira-varma-alan-tudyk/
- Gizmodohttps://gizmodo.com/creature-commandos-trailer-sdcc-2024-dc-james-gunn-2000479909
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/james-gunn-creature-commandos-superman-1236076004/
- Creature Commandoshttps://variety.com/2023/tv/news/creature-commandos-voice-cast-dc-david-harbour-indira-varma-alan-tudyk-1235580081/
- Guardians Vol. 3https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2023/05/11/sean-gunn-talks-tough-heartache-of-guardians-vol-3--his-nazi-busting-robot-in-creature-commandos/?sh=6239437a39fe
- Creature Commandoshttps://ew.com/creature-commandos-james-gunn-interview-dc-universe-8689639
- Animation Magazinehttps://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/06/rohirrim-gumballand-creature-commandos-a-closer-look-at-warner-brothers-upcoming-slate/
- Superman: Legacyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/news/dc-universe-superman-legacy-batman-green-lantern-supergirl-booster-gold-1235507426/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/global/creature-commandos-james-gunn-dc-universe-annecy-1236037941/
- ComicBookhttps://comicbook.com/dc/news/creature-commandos-metal-men-will-magnus-dcu-explained-episode-3/
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/james-gunn-superman-creature-commandos-dcu-timeline/
- IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/alan-tudyk-plays-clayface-in-dcs-creature-commandos-and-possibly-2025s-superman-movie
- Creature Commandoshttps://collider.com/creature-commandos-frankenstein-david-harbour/
- Creature Commandoshttps://www.thewrap.com/frank-grillo-dcu-rick-flag-creature-commandos/
- Screen Ranthttps://screenrant.com/lights-out-frank-grillo-interview/
- Peacemakerhttps://ew.com/frank-grillo-rick-flag-sr-peacemaker-supermam-james-gunn-teases-morally-complex-exclusive-8722231