Peacemaker Season 2: Release Date and New Footage Revealed

DC Studios boss James Gunn has officially announced that Peacemaker Season 2 will premiere on Max on August 21. Alongside this exciting news, Gunn shared a brief snippet of new footage featuring John Cena in action, complete with a characteristic smirk as flames blaze in the background. In the clip, Peacemaker is declared "a superhero now."

In a tweet, Gunn expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating that the premiere is “one of my favorite things ever.” He shared:

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 July 11 release of Superman, marking the official launch of Gunn's rebooted DC Universe (DCU). It will be the third entry in this new cinematic universe, following last year's Creature Commandos TV series and this summer's Superman film.

The new DCU, spearheaded by Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran, represents a departure from the critically criticized DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. However, certain elements from the DCEU will carry over into the DCU. Peacemaker serves as a prime example, transitioning from the old universe in its first season to the new one in its second.

Gunn has previously stated that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," although the specifics of what will transition from the DCEU to the DCU remain undisclosed. He has confirmed that the entire Team Peacemaker will return with the same actors, including John Cena reprising his lead role as Peacemaker, alongside Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

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