James Gunn’s DCU kicks off in bloody R-rated fashion with new antihero team

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James Gunn’s DCU kicks off in bloody R-rated fashion with new antihero team

DC Studios debuts a new Creature Commandos trailer, previewing one of the first new teams in James Gunn’s DC Universe. While the next Superman movie will set the stage for the new DCU, the world will get its first taste of the franchise this December with the Creature Commandos TV show. Set to be DC Studios’ first animated series in Gunn’s DC Universe, it will bring to life one of the more obscure DC Comics teams, all of them led by Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr., Which will be a major connecting character in the franchise.

At this year’s New York Comic-Con, which Screen Rant is in attendance for, Creature Commandos Taking the spotlight for DC Studios As the cast and crew were present to preview the first DC Universe TV show. During the panel, a brand new Creature Commandos Trailer was released before its premiere in December. Check it out below.

What the New Creature Commandos trailer reveals about the first DC Universe show

A thematically fitting intro to Gunn’s franchise

One of the big takeaways from the Creature Commandos Trailer is the fact that Amanda Waller will be put on a new path. Despite the DC Universe being a reboot, parts of Amanda’s story are still considered canon in the franchise, As you follow from peace maker Season 1 immediately establishes the reason she creates the Creature Commandos team. While not a new Suicide Squad, per se, the footage confirms that the DCU won’t shy away from telling R-rated stories.

However, rather than focusing on villains and metahumans, The last one Creature Commandos Trailer puts more emphasis on this being more of an antihero-driven team. There’s also a new focus on the supernatural and monster side of the new franchise, which is fitting since DC Universe Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters” is all about those themes. With major villains like Circe also coming into the animated series, they are also tapping into the God aspect of the DC Universe.

Our trailer to take on the creature commandos

Fresh tones will keep DCU afloat


Rick Flag Sr. Starring Amanda Waller in the Creature Commandos trailer

From everything that comes out Creature Commandos, This is already giving a breath of fresh air for the new DC Universe after a long and complicated road with the DCEU. Even though there will be an emphasis on connectivity between film and television, something like Creature Commandos Still highlights how each project will at least have a different and unique tone. Hopefully, if Creature Commandos Is any indication, the rest of the DC Universe will be in proper hands with DC Studios.

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Creature Commandos is an animated television series that follows a team of supernatural beings, including a werewolf, vampire and gorgon, assembled by the government for high-risk missions. This unique group navigates various challenges as they leverage their unique abilities to combat threats. The show offers a blend of action, horror and dark humor, set in a universe where classic monsters are reimagined as heroes.

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December 5, 2024

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