- Primary Subject: Creature Commandos Season 2
- Key Update: James Gunn revealed Season 2 premieres after Man of Tomorrow in 2027, with King Shark joining as a series regular.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: October 30, 2026
- Quick Answer: Creature Commandos Season 2 will premiere after the July 2027 release of Man of Tomorrow, featuring King Shark as a new regular team member.
Over a year after the first season, James Gunn has finally given a Creature Commandos Season 2 update, from its release window to a returning character.
With the first season ending on a shocking twist, with The Bride (Indira Varma) killing Princess Ilana (Maria Bakalova) but losing Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao) in the process, how does this set up the second season?
What Did James Gunn Say About Creature Commandos Season 2?
HBO Max officially renewed Creature Commandos for a second season shortly after its first season premiered in 2024.
Nearly two years later, the show is now in active production and animation, with a dedicated writers’ room led by showrunner Dean Lorey working on the new episodes.
So, when will the new season finally be released? James Gunn has given the much-awaited update.
During a talk on The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast (via ComicBook), the DC Studios co-head revealed that Creature Commandos Season 2 would finally premiere after the release of Man of Tomorrow in 2027.
So as the Superman sequel won't be released until July 9, 2027, fans will have to wait a little longer to see the continuation of their favorite black-ops team's journey.
In addition to revealing the release window, Gunn also confirmed that a returning character will become a regular in the second season: King Shark (Diedrich Bader).
With King Shark joining the regular lineup, Season 2 is set to bring a new dynamic to the team of monsters.
What Will King Shark's Role Be in Creature Commandos Season 2?
As Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) was left recovering and Nina was dead, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) offered The Bride leadership of the new Task Force M.
The new Creature Commandos Season 2 lineup now includes The Bride, Weasel (Sean Gunn), Doctor Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk), G.I. Robot (Sean Gunn), Nosferata (Sydney Chandler), Khalis, and King Shark.
King Shark made a cameo appearance in the first season finale, where ARGUS agent John Economos (Steve Agee) introduced him as part of The Bride’s new Task Force M lineup.
With his incredible strength and aquatic abilities, King Shark is arguably one of The Bride’s most powerful team members.
But in addition to being a strong fighter, he may also bring the same humor fans enjoyed in The Suicide Squad, thanks to his love of eating and simple-minded personality.
As fans get a closer look at this fan-favorite character, his expanded role could also provide more room to explore his personality and background, giving him a deeper character arc.
Creature Commandos Season 1 is available to stream on HBO Max.
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