"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 tantalizing few seconds of new footage that showcases John Cena in action, complete with a characteristic smirk directed at the camera as a fire blazes in the background. In the clip, it's revealed that Peacemaker is now recognized as "a superhero."

In a tweet, Gunn expressed his enthusiasm, stating that the Season 2 premiere is "one of my favorite things ever." He shared his recent completion of the DI & Mix on the Season Premiere, underscoring 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, which marks the big movie kick-off for Gunn's rebooted DCU. It will be the third entry in this new universe, following last year's Creature Commandos TV series and this summer's Superman.

This revamped cinematic universe, spearheaded by Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran, moves away from the previously criticized DC Extended Universe, 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 into the new. Peacemaker serves as a prime example, as its first season was part of the now-scrapped DCEU, while Season 2 transitions into the new DCU.

Gunn has assured fans that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though specifics about what will transition from the DCEU to the DCU remain under wraps. He confirmed that all of Team Peacemaker will return with the same actors, including John Cena as Peacemaker, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

Moreover, Gunn revealed that Peacemaker Season 2 will be set after the events of Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting Peacemaker's storyline.