‘Creature Commandos’: How to Watch James Gunn’s New DC Animated Series

Creature Commandos is a new adult animated series written entirely by DCU co-chair James Gunn. The program follows a dysfunctional group of monsters imprisoned by Amanda Waller, tasked with committing heroic acts to keep humanity safe. Or something like that. It’s inspired by the comic book run from the early ’80s and is seen as an official reboot of the DC Comics cinematic universe.

The program takes place after the events of the first season of Peacemaker and finds Waller changing her strategy a bit: Instead of putting human lives in harm’s way, she’s now using supernatural creatures to do her bidding. What could possibly go wrong?

This crew of kooky commandos is led by General Rick Flag Sr. (voiced by Frank Grillo). Joining Grillo in the cast are Viola Davis as Waller, Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus, Indira Varma as Bride of Frankenstein, David Harbour as Eric Frankenstein, Anya Chalotra as Circe, Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky and Maria Bakalova as Ilana Rostovic.

Considering this is the first official project released under the new DCU banner, something tells me this one will be worth watching, especially for fans of the comic book franchise.

Here’s more info on streaming Creature Commandos and how using a VPN may aid your viewing experience.

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How to stream Creature Commandos

A Max original, Creature Commandos will premiere its first two episodes exclusively on the streaming service on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 12 am PT/3 am ET. The remaining episodes in the season will drop weekly on Thursdays at that time.

Max subscriptions range from $10 a month (with ads) to $17 a month (ad-free), to the 4K option which runs $21 a month. The Max bundle, which packages Max, Disney Plus and Hulu, is also available for viewers who want access to all services for a cheaper monthly price. Read our Max review.

How to watch Creature Commandos from anywhere with a VPN

If you’re traveling abroad and want to stream the show while away from home, keep reading. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the show from anywhere in the world. There are also other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming.

A VPN is the best way to encrypt your traffic to stop your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that’s passed our tests and meets our security standards.

You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you’re using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list, such as Surfshark or NordVPN. 

If you’re looking for a secure and dependable VPN, check out our Editors’ Choice: ExpressVPN. It’s fast, works on multiple devices, and provides stable streams. It’s normally $13 a month, but it currently costs less overall to get an annual subscription.

ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our review of ExpressVPN.

Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation, and choose a country where the series is streaming on a service like Max. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to watch the show on more than one device, it’s possible you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open the app to stream. 

If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services will restrict VPN access.