Creature Commandos is the latest animated series from DC from the mind of James Gunn that focuses on a misfit team of villains and anti-heroes trying to save the world. The overtly familiar logline should not detract from those interested in seeing the first project from DC Studios, the newly-minted house of the DC Universe. Especially diehard fans of the source material, who recently got their first look at several iconic heroes, including Batman himself.
In Creature Commandos episode 4, Circe (Anya Chalotra) gives Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) an apocalyptic vision of the future, where DC’s greatest superheroes have fallen at the hands of the world’s most powerful villains. The flash-forward includes brand-new looks at Wonder Woman, Starfire, Superman, and many more iconic characters. The scene also includes a sneak peek at the DCU’s version of Batman, who sports a comically large cape that covers most of his body. It’s hard to make out what he looks like exactly, but there is no mistaking the comic-accurate cowl and bat ears. The ambiguous reveal of the Caped Crusader may disappoint fans who got a much clearer look at other heroes. However, it also opens the door for DC Studios to choose how Batman is fully unveiled to the masses.
While some fans held out hope for another established Batman making his way into the DCU, like Robert Pattinson’s iteration, it seems a truly new version will grace the big screen soon enough. Yes, James Gunn previously thought about bringing Matt Reeves’ The Batman into the DC Universe fold, but fans should expect the brief cameo in Creature Commandos to refer to a much different Dark Knight. And while he could be teased in Superman, it’s already been announced that Batman will make his “official” DCU debut in another film on the DC Studios slate.
The DCU’s Batman Will Lead ‘Brave and the Bold’

From the director of The Flash, Andy Muschietti, comes Brave and the Bold, an upcoming DCU film that will feature Batman alongside his son Damian Wayne, who will don the Robin mantle. Although the film reportedly does not have a completed script and bears no official release date, it’s still a featured project on the confirmed movie slate. While The Batman remains an Elseworlds title, Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a presumably more fantastical version of the character. The iconic villain Clayface, who already has his own movie lined up and a finished script by horror maestro Mike Flanagan, takes place in the DCU within the same universe as Brave and the Bold.

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Meanwhile, Dynamic Duo will be another Batman-related film heading to the DCU in 2028. Featuring both former Robins, Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, the stop-motion animated film will be set within the same universe as Superman and Brave and the Bold. In the fourth episode of Creature Commandos, Robin can also be seen slain as a result of the apocalyptic future. Suffice it to say that the Batfamily will finally be making their way on the big screen in live-action for the first time in decades.

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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 distinct 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.

Release Date

December 5, 2024

Cast

Indira Varma
, Frank Grillo
, Zoe Chao
, David Harbour
, Sean Gunn
, Alan Tudyk
, Anya Chalotra
, Maria Bakalova
, Viola Davis
, Steve Agee
, Benjamin Byron Davis