HBO Max Renews DC’s ‘Creature Commandos’ for Season 2

by Annika December 23, 2024

– HBO Max has renewed the adult animated series Creature Commandos for a second season while the first season is still airing.
– Creature Commandos is the inaugural series in the new DC Universe continuity, produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation, and features a cast including Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.

The inaugural element of the revamped DC Universe has achieved success that has secured it a continuation. The streaming service Max has confirmed that the mature animated series “Creature Commandos” will be returning for a second installment. This announcement arrives as an affirmation of the series’ appeal, with the audience still exploring its initial seven-episode arc that launched on December 5.

“Creature Commandos,” the brainchild of DC Studios co-chairman James Gunn, holds the distinction of being the first release within the new DC Universe narrative realm, paving the way for the anticipated “Superman,” set to grace theaters the following summer. This animated series, a joint production effort by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation, has been guided by showrunner Dean Lorey, known for his work on “Harley Quinn.”

Excitement from the show’s creative leads is palpable. James Gunn, along with his co-chairman Peter Safran, expressed elation over the continued partnership with Max, noting the phenomenal performance of “Creature Commandos” and previous triumphs within the DC domain. Their statement underlines the synergy and support that DC Studios receives from Max, marking it as a valued platform for their narratives.

Amy Gravitt, vice president of HBO and Max’s comedy programming, captures the sentiment by lauding James Gunn’s unique ability to bring such extraordinary characters to life. The connection audience have made with these unorthodox heroes is a phenomenon that Max is eager to foster through further storytelling endeavors with the premier team at DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation.

“Creature Commandos” introduces viewers to an ensemble of peculiar, incarcerated entities assembled to confront threats too perilous for human intervention. The voice talents binding this band of beings include notables like Steve Agee, Maria Bakalova, and Viola Davis, who notably returns as Amanda Waller, a role she inhabited in “The Suicide Squad” and “Peacemaker.”

The achievements of “Creature Commandos” are recognized by Peter Girardi, executive vice president of alternative programming at Warner Bros. Animation, who highlights how the creative force of James and the artistic crew captivated DC aficionados. This commitment to expanding the monstrous family resonates with the assurance to deliver even more startling tales.

Gunn’s involvement spans beyond creation, as he penned all episodes and remained intimately connected with production whilst managing his broader responsibilities at DC Studios, including directing the upcoming “Superman.” Describing his engagement with “Creature Commandos” as delightful, Gunn contrasts it with the colossal challenge of a project like “Superman,” where the success of the animated series provided a respite filled with creativity and joy amid the pressures.

This animated series’ future looks promising, considering the collaboration of executives like Gunn, Safran, Lorey, and Sam Register, with Rick Morales overseeing the production. Such an amalgamation of vision and experience promises that the thrills of “Creature Commandos” have only just begun.