DC Studios boss James Gunn has exciting news for fans, confirming that Peacemaker Season 2 will premiere on Max on August 21. Alongside this announcement, Gunn shared a tantalizing snippet of new footage featuring John Cena in action. In the clip, Cena smirks at the camera amidst a backdrop of flames, with a voiceover declaring that Peacemaker is "a superhero now."
Gunn took to Twitter to express his enthusiasm, stating that the Season 2 premiere is "one of my favorite things ever." He shared that he just finished the DI & Mix on the Season Premiere, underscoring his hands-on involvement and high expectations for the show.
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
The release of Peacemaker Season 2 comes on the heels of the Superman movie, set to hit theaters on July 11, marking the official start of Gunn's rebooted DCU. Peacemaker Season 2 will be the third entry in this new universe, following the Creature Commandos TV series from last year and the upcoming Superman film.
Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran's revamped cinematic universe aims to move away from the less favorably received DC Extended Universe, which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. However, certain elements from the old universe will continue into the new one, with Peacemaker serving as a prime example. While Season 1 was part of the now-scrapped DCEU, Season 2 will be firmly set within the new DCU.
Gunn has emphasized that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though it's still uncertain which specific elements will transition from the DCEU to the DCU. What is confirmed is the return of all of Team Peacemaker with the original cast, including John Cena as Peacemaker, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.
Additionally, Gunn has noted that the events of Peacemaker Season 2 will take place after both Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting the storyline of Peacemaker.
