DC Studios boss James Gunn has exciting news for fans, confirming that Peacemaker Season 2 will premiere on Max on August 21. In a recent tweet, Gunn shared his enthusiasm, calling the Season 2 premiere "one of my favorite things ever." A brief glimpse of new footage featuring John Cena in action was also released, showcasing Peacemaker smirking at the camera amidst a fiery backdrop, with someone affirming his status as "a superhero now."
Counting the days until Peace on Earth. I just finished the DI & Mix on the Season Premiere yesterday and wow it’s one of my favorite things ever. DC Studios’ #Peacemaker Season 2 coming soon only on @StreamOnMax August 21. pic.twitter.com/df3yOcCsdn
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 7, 2025
Peacemaker Season 2 follows closely on the heels of the much-anticipated Superman movie, set for release on July 11, marking the big-screen launch of Gunn's rebooted DC Universe (DCU). It will be the third entry in the new DCU, following the Creature Commandos TV series released last year and the upcoming Superman film this summer.
Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran's revamped cinematic universe distances itself from the criticized DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. Despite this shift, some continuity will be preserved, with Peacemaker serving as a prime example. While Season 1 was part of the now-defunct DCEU, Season 2 will be fully integrated into the new DCU.
Gunn has previously indicated that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though the specifics of what elements will transition from the DCEU to the DCU remain undisclosed. He has confirmed that the entire Team Peacemaker will return with the original cast, including John Cena reprising his leading role as Peacemaker. He'll be joined by Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.Moreover, Gunn has stated that Peacemaker Season 2 will be set after the events of Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting Peacemaker's narrative.
