Summary
Peacemakerwill be returning for its second season in three months. James Gunn, who has been involved in the project, promotes it in a new video.
Gunn, the co-Chairman and co-CEO ofDCStudios, created thePeacemakerTV series as a spinoff from the 2021 filmThe Suicide Squad. He was very much involved in the project, serving as a writer and director of the show. He wrote eight episodes and directed five. He also served as executive producer alongside Peter Safran and John Cena. The first season received critical acclaim with 94% approval ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Gunn returned as a writer and director forPeacemakerSeason 2 and promoted it while reacting toHBO Max’s rebranding.
Warner Bros. Discovery appeared to have changed its mind about HBO’s brand equity. HBO is a premium cable network
Hey, I’m James Gunn! Be sure to watch Season 2 of Peacemaker streaming this Thursday 9PM Eastern on HBO Max. God, we’re calling it HBO Max — what? We’re calling it HBO Max again?
The video adds a disclaimer thatPeacemakerSeason 2 will premiere on August 21. Meanwhile, a voice offscreen answered Gunn’s question, saying “tomorrow.” He added that the move was “good actually.” On the other hand, Cena, who plays the titular role, also has a separate video to promotePeacemakerSeason 2 on the same account. In the clip, he is talking to someone off-screen, telling the person that Max is rebranding to HBO Max the following day, so he wants to change the mention of Max in his spiel. “So, I should correct and say HBO Max instead of Max in all these reads?” Someone asked him if that was what the upfront was about. “Tomorrow, we are HBO Max,” theJackpot!star added.
Peacemakeris known for itsirreverent humorand intense action scenes. Gunn also effectively balances it by adding character-driven drama, including childhood trauma and toxic masculinity. In April, new footage for the anticipated season was released and it visibly maintains the first season’s element of chaos, fun, and moral ambiguity in heroism. In the brief promo, Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brook) can be heard telling someone, presumably Cena’s Peacemaker, thathe was a “superhero now.”
Fans are already excited about Season 2 and among the things they want to witness is the ensemble cast and their chemistry. Cena’s versatility was evident as he successfully balanced comedy, action and emotional vulnerability; Brooks' Leota brought warmth and humanity in the series; Freddie Stroma’s Vigilante stood out due to his unhinged charm; and the rest, including Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee, delivered memorable performances. Their banter, tension, and evolving friendships only solidify their team dynamics. The group is refreshing and pleasant to watch, so fans can’t wait to see them again.
