DC is hosting a free marathon of its animated series Creature Commandos on YouTube to mark the show’s first anniversary. The event will showcase all seven episodes, providing fans with the opportunity to revisit this series, which initiated DC’s Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. The marathon is set to take place on December 22 from 13:00 to 19:00 UTC and on December 23 from 15:00 to 21:00 UTC, exclusively on DC’s YouTube channel.
The Creature Commandos series debuted on December 5, 2024, and has received critical acclaim, boasting a 95% score from critics and a 78% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show follows a team of monsters, including a werewolf and a vampire, who perform covert operations for the U.S. government’s Task Force M, led by Amanda Waller. The success of this series has paved the way for a second season, although a release date has not yet been confirmed.
Progress of DC’s Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters
Since James Gunn and Peter Safran took the helm at DC Studios, they have outlined a vision for the DC Universe that unites films, television, and gaming. In their initial announcement in 2023, they outlined ten projects under the Gods and Monsters banner. To date, only Creature Commandos and Superman have been released, with Supergirl scheduled for next year and a film featuring the Batman villain Clayface also in development.
Current projects include Waller, which is still under development, and Lanterns, set for release in 2026. Notably, the introduction of Batman through The Brave and The Bold has been postponed, shifting focus instead to The Batman: Part 2, directed by Matt Reeves. Following the success of Superman, two additional Superman-related projects have been announced: Man of Tomorrow, featuring a team-up between Lex Luthor and Superman, and a spin-off series centered on Jimmy Olsen.
With the upcoming YouTube marathon, fans of Creature Commandos can enjoy a retrospective viewing that highlights the show’s pivotal role in launching this new chapter in the DC Universe. For those who wish to continue watching the series beyond the marathon, episodes remain available for streaming on HBO Max.
