"Peacemaker Season 2: Release Date and New Footage Revealed"

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 brief glimpse of new footage, showcasing John Cena's character in action. In the clip, Peacemaker is seen smirking at the camera with a fire raging behind him, and he's referred to as "a superhero now."

In a tweet, Gunn expressed his enthusiasm, stating that the Season 2 premiere is “one of my favorite things ever.” He also mentioned that he just finished the DI & Mix on the Season Premiere, further highlighting his personal investment in the project.

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 the release of Superman on July 11, marking the big movie kick-off for Gunn's rebooted DCU. It will be the third entry in the new DCU, coming after last year's Creature Commandos TV series and this summer's Superman film.

Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran are steering the DC franchise into a new direction, moving away from the much-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 elements from the previous universe will carry over.

Peacemaker is a prime example of this continuity. While Season 1 was part of the now-defunct DCEU, Season 2 will be fully integrated into the new DCU. Gunn has assured fans that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though specifics on what will transition from the DCEU to the DCU are yet to be fully disclosed.

The entire cast of Team Peacemaker will return, with John Cena reprising his role as Peacemaker, joined by Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

Moreover, Gunn has confirmed that Peacemaker Season 2 will take place after the events of both Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting Peacemaker's storyline.