Peacemaker returns this August with new allies, enemies and major connections to the future of the DC Universe.
James Gunn has finally confirmed when Peacemaker will return for its anticipated second season, along with a few exciting surprises that tie directly into the future of the DC Universe.
Release Date
Peacemaker Season 2 is officially set to premiere on August 21, 2025, on HBO Max. This marks a long–awaited return for John Cena’s antihero, whose debut season became an unexpected hit in 2022.
New Opening Number
One of the most talked–about parts of Season 1 was its unforgettable opening dance sequence. James Gunn confirmed that the new season will feature an intro with new choreography and a different song. The updated sequence will debut exclusively at San Diego Comic–Con this July.
DCU Crossovers Ahead
Season 2 is not just a continuation of Peacemaker’s personal story. It is also deeply connected to the upcoming Superman movie, which James Gunn is currently directing. According to him, several DC characters will appear throughout the season, including Green Lantern’s Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl and Maxwell Lord.
Peacemaker will be desperate to prove he belongs among the superheroes, but struggles with being seen as a joke. This emotional arc will help bridge the gap between the irreverent tone of Peacemaker and the more traditional world of Superman.
James Gunn teases that 'PEACEMAKER' Season 2 will include a "bunch of other characters... from other parts of the DCU and from 'Superman'"
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"There might even be one really, really, really big cameo near the end of the show"
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New Faces
Alongside returning characters like Vigilante and Harcourt, fans can expect several new additions. Michael Rooker, who worked with James Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy, joins the cast as Red St. Wild.
Other newcomers include Tim Meadows as government agent Langston Fleury, Sol Rodríguez as DC character Sasha Bordeaux and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., a role he also voices in the animated series Creature Commandos.
Season 2 is set to dive deeper into Peacemaker’s emotional side, especially the guilt he still carries after killing Rick Flag Jr. There’s also a twist coming that fans will love. The show will explore alternate versions of Peacemaker thanks to a multiverse storyline.