Skeleton Crew to premiere a day early on Disney+ in the UK
- Creature Commandos, a new animated series from DC Studios, is set to premiere on Max, marking the beginning of a new era for the DC Universe.
- The premiere will feature the first two episodes on December 5, with subsequent episodes following weekly.
- This new series aims to attract both existing fans and new audiences to the rebranded DC Universe.
The animated series Creature Commandos is set to begin streaming on Max, officially kicking off a new era for the rebranded DC Universe. Developed by DC Studios' James Gunn and Peter Safran, the show introduces Viola Davis reprising her role as Amanda Waller, with other familiar characters voiced by Steve Agee and Sean Gunn from The Suicide Squad films. All six episodes will be released weekly, starting with the premiere of the first two episodes on December 5 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. By all accounts, Creature Commandos was not originally intended to be the series inaugurating this new chapter of the DC universe but was prepared early in the writing phase. The series marks a significant move forward for the DC universe under Gunn and Safran's direction, following the previous experiences and successes like Peacemaker. Utilizing a familiar but innovative structure, Creature Commandos brings forth themes of teamwork and resilience under the character of Amanda Waller in a settings filled with rich animated storytelling. It aims to attract both new viewers and enthusiasts of the expanding DC lore, paving the way for further content from the reimagined universe of beloved superhero characters.