Can you watch Creature Commandos in the UK?
The animated series will kick off James Gunn's new DCU.
While James Gunn and Peter Safran's new take on the DC Universe is set to really kick off next summer with their new take on Superman, fans are first getting an appetiser, in the form of new animated show Creature Commandos.
The series, which has a similar set-up to Suicide Squad, will follow the father of Rick Flag, who was played by Joel Kinnaman, as he leads a rag-tag group of prisoners including the likes of Eric Frankenstein as Weasel.
While Gunn has made clear that fans shouldn't worry about how much they need to watch to understand each new project, the DCU's shows and films will all be connected, with Frank Grillo's take on Rick Flag Sr set to show up in future projects including Superman and Peacemaker season 2.
In terms of where other characters may appear, Gunn teased: "We have ideas for other things and a couple of these people may appear in other media as other characters soon."
But, as the series arrives in the US, how will fans of this side of the pond be able to watch it? Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Creature Commandos, including whether it is coming to the UK.
How can you watch Creature Commandos in the UK?
While DC fans in the US are getting their hands on the first two episodes of Creature Commandos on 5th December 2024, as they arrive on streaming service Max, those in the UK will seemingly have to wait a bit longer.
Currently, there is no news on when Creature Commandos will arrive in the UK, or where fans will be able to watch it when it does.
If we had to guess, we'd imagine it will air on Sky and streaming service NOW – this has been the case for other HBO and Max series, while DC show Peacemaker previously aired there too.
Peacemaker arrived on Sky approximately two months after it started airing in the US, perhaps suggesting we could get the Creature Commandos episodes at the start of February 2025.
We will keep this page updated if and when we get any further news regarding the show's UK release.
What is Creature Commandos about?
The seven-episode adult animated series focuses on Amanda Waller's creation of a black ops team out of prisoners, with this proving to be a precursor to the Suicide Squad.
The series is the first project to be released for James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe, with Gunn's Superman film expected to be next up on the schedule.
Who stars in Creature Commandos?
The voice cast for Creature Commandos includes three actors who are reprising their roles from live action projects.
Steve Agee, Sean Gunn and Viola Davis are all returning as John Economos, Weasel and Amanda Waller respectively, after their characters were first introduced in The Suicide Squad (2021) and Suicide Squad (2016).
Agee and Waller also had roles in Gunn's Peacemaker series.
Meanwhile, they are joined by newcomers such as Maria Bakalova (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3), David Harbour (Stranger Things), Indira Varma (Doctor Who) and Anya Chalotra (The Witcher).
You can find a full list of the cast members we know about so far here:
- Steve Agee as John Economos
- Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana Rostovic
- Anya Chalotra as Circe
- Zoë Chao as Nina Mazursky
- Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr
- Sean Gunn as G.I. Robot and Weasel
- David Harbour as Eric Frankenstein
- Alan Tudyk as Doctor Phosphorus, Clayface and Will Magnus
- Indira Varma as the Bride
- Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
- Benjamin Byron Davis as Rupert Thorne
- Michael Rooker as Sam
- Peter Serafinowicz as Victor Frankenstein
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Creature Commandos trailer
You can watch the trailer for Creature Commandos right here now.
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Authors
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
