Creature Commandosreceives some positive news ahead of the start of the newDC Universe. James Gunn is starting the new version ofDC movies and serieswith something the old DCEU never had: an animated show.Creature Commandos, the TV-MA animated series that had all of its 7 episodes written by Gunn, debuts on Max on December 5, this Thursday. While fans still have to wait a few more days for the first project in theDCU’s Chapter One, the first set of reactions and reviews toCreature Commandosis out, and the reception to the show is positive.
James Gunn’sCreature Commandosdebuts with a perfect 100% score from critics onRotten Tomatoes.While it is important to note that there are only 10 reviews so far for the first DCU project on the platform, so numbers should fluctuate,Creature Commandosis off to a great start. The DC series has to be satisfying in itself but also offer the first exploration of a whole new universe, perhaps teasing or setting up future storylines and characters. As such, the strong reception toCreature Commandos' castand story is exciting.
What Creature Commandos' 100% RT Score Means
The DCU Begins With A Bang
Creature Commandos' 100%RTscore is no small feat.The highest-rated project to come from the old DCEU also hailed from James Gunn. The John Cena-starringPeacemakerseason 1 is Certified Fresh at 93%. Gunn’s other DCEU project,The Suicide Squad, also fared well with critics, boasting a 90% score on the platform. However, the DCEU as a whole did not boast great reviews. Of the four final DCEU movies that premiered in 2023, two of them are considered Rotten on the platform. One of those is the final movie in the franchise.
Creature Commandos Review: The DCU Breaks New Ground With James Gunn’s High-Octane Animated Monster Series
Creature Commandos marks the official start of the DCU, and with a team of monstrous antiheroes leading the charge, it’s off to a good start.
Jason Momoa’sAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the DCEU’s final movie, has a measly 34% score with critics onRT. Those examples help to show the kind ofuphill battle the new DCU has aheadas it attempts to course-correct the superhero franchise after the DCEU’s issues.Creature Commandos' 100%RTscore means that every critic who has a review logged on the platform left a positive score for the series, though that is not to be confused with the project getting perfect scores from every critic. Still,Creature Commandoscould not have had a better debut with critics.
Our Take On Creature Commandos' 100% RT Score
James Gunn Once Again Delivers
After the reveal ofCreature Commandos’RTscore, I can’t wait to finally get a look at the new DCU later this week.Gunn’s Marvel and DC projects have always hit the right notesfor me. TheCreature Commandosreviews claim that, once again, the director brings a lot of heart, humor, and action to the animated series. Being introduced to more obscure characters from superhero history and getting to spend some time in the DCU will be exciting, and it seems that Gunn has another hit on his hands withCreature Commandos.
Creature Commandos
Cast
Creature Commandos follows the exploits of a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for perilous missions unsuitable for humans. Released in December 2024, the film explores themes of redemption and collaboration as the monstrous squad is tasked with handling threats that present dire challenges beyond human capability.
