How Peacemaker Season 2 Will Set Up the Rest of the DCU

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James Gunn, one of the co-CEOs at DC Studios, shared insights about how Season 2 of ‘Peacemaker’ will play a significant part in establishing the broader landscape of the DC Universe. The series is set to resume on HBO Max on August 21, 2025.

In the creation of “Peacemaker,” Gunn takes on the roles of writer, director, and showrunner. For its second season, John Cena returns as Chris Smith/Peacemaker, alongside Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase/Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, Steve Agee as John Economos, Nhut Le as Judomaster, and Robert Patrick as August “Auggie” Smith/White Dragon. This season will also feature new additions to the cast including Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, Michael Rooker, and Tim Meadows.

James Gunn teases Peacemaker Season 2’s importance to the DCU

In a recent conversation with THR, Gunn revealed that the second season of the John Cena-led superhero series will significantly contribute to the growth of the DC Universe. He additionally hinted at a multitude of guest stars making appearances in Season 2, expressing his eagerness for fans to witness what’s been planned.

Superman plays a significant role in leading directly to ‘Peacemaker,’ a series intended for mature audiences. This particular storyline sets the stage for the remainder of the DC Universe within this season of ‘Peacemaker,’ as director James Gunn detailed.

He went on to say, “Many familiar faces from Superman will be appearing as guest stars in upcoming episodes, and I can’t think of a season I’ve enjoyed more than this one of Peacemaker. I’m absolutely thrilled for everyone to finally see it!

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2025-08-14 21:44