James Gunn Reveals Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Date, New Characters and DCU Cameos

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According to James Gunn‘s latest announcement, fans can look forward to the highly-anticipated second season of Peacemaker, and there are some thrilling secrets in store that will directly impact the future of the DC Universe.

Release Date

The second season of the series “Peacemaker,” starring John Cena as the antihero, is officially scheduled to air on August 21, 2025, on HBO Max. This long-awaited return follows the surprising success of its initial season in 2022.

New Opening Number

One standout aspect of Season 1 that generated much discussion was the memorable dance sequence in the opening credits. It has been verified by James Gunn that the upcoming season will incorporate a fresh choreography and a distinct tune for its introduction. This revamped sequence is set to make its premiere exclusively during San Diego Comic-Con in July.

DCU Crossovers Ahead

Season 2 of Peacemaker isn’t solely about continuing his personal narrative; it also ties in significantly with the forthcoming Superman film that James Gunn is helming. In fact, as per him, various DC characters will make appearances throughout the season, such as 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.

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 26, 2025

New Faces

Apart from familiar faces such as Vigilante and Harcourt, fans will also encounter some fresh characters. Michael Rooker, a previous collaborator of James Gunn in “Guardians of the Galaxy”, is among the newcomers, playing the role of Red St. Wild.

Additional cast members joining the lineup are Tim Meadows portraying government agent Langston Fleury, Sol Rodriguez as DC character Sasha Bordeaux, and Frank Grillo taking on the role of Rick Flag Sr., a character he also voices in the animated series “Creature Commandos.

As a dedicated fan, I’m beyond excited! In the upcoming Season 2, we’ll delve deeper into my character, Peacemaker, uncovering layers of his emotional turmoil, particularly the heavy burden of guilt from taking Rick Flag Jr.’s life. But The narrative will also venture into a multiverse, allowing for intriguing variations of yours truly, Peacemaker, to emerge. It’s going to be one heck of a ride!

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2025-05-29 17:09