DC Studios boss James Gunn has exciting news for fans: Peacemaker Season 2 is set to premiere on Max on August 21. Alongside this announcement, Gunn shared a tantalizing snippet of new footage, featuring John Cena in action. In one memorable moment, Cena smirks at the camera against a backdrop of raging fire, embodying the character's new status as "a superhero now."
In a tweet, Gunn expressed his enthusiasm, stating that the Season 2 premiere is "one of my favorite things ever." This statement underscores his personal investment in the project. The anticipation builds as fans count down to what Gunn refers to as "Peace on Earth."
The release of Peacemaker Season 2 follows closely on the heels of the much-anticipated Superman film, set to hit theaters on July 11. This movie marks the beginning of Gunn's rebooted DCU, with Peacemaker Season 2 being the third installment, following last year's Creature Commandos TV series and the upcoming Superman film.
Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran's vision for the revamped DCU moves away from the critically maligned DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. However, some elements from the old universe will carry over. Peacemaker serves as a prime example of this continuity, having debuted in the DCEU with its first season, and now transitioning into the new DCU with its second.
Gunn has emphasized that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though it's not yet clear which elements will transition from the DCEU to the DCU. What is confirmed is the return of the entire Team Peacemaker, with John Cena reprising his role as the titular character. He will be joined by familiar faces such as Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.
Moreover, Gunn has revealed that the storyline of Peacemaker Season 2 will take place after the events of both Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting Peacemaker's journey. This interconnected narrative promises a rich and evolving universe that fans can eagerly look forward to exploring.
