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 snippet of new footage, heightening anticipation for the upcoming season. In the clip, John Cena, reprising his role as Peacemaker, is seen in action, notably smirking at the camera amidst a fiery backdrop, with a voice affirming his new status as "a superhero now."

Gunn expressed his enthusiasm on Twitter, stating that the Season 2 premiere is “one of my favorite things ever.” He recently completed the DI & Mix on the season premiere, further fueling fans' excitement. You can catch the tweet here:

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 much-anticipated Superman movie, set to release on July 11, marking the official start of Gunn’s rebooted DCU. This season will be the third installment in the new DCU, following last year's Creature Commandos TV series and the summer's Superman film.

Gunn, along with co-CEO Peter Safran, is steering the DC franchise away from the 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 old universe will carry over into the new. Peacemaker serves as a prime example, having debuted in the DCEU with its first season and now transitioning into the new DCU with its second.

Gunn has assured fans that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," although specifics on what will transition from the DCEU to the DCU remain undisclosed. What is confirmed is the return of the entire Team Peacemaker cast, including John Cena as the titular character, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

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