Peacemaker Season 2 Release Date Revealed with New Footage

DC Studios head James Gunn has exciting news for fans, confirming that Peacemaker Season 2 will premiere on Max on August 21. In a recent tweet, Gunn expressed his enthusiasm, calling the Season 2 premiere "one of my favorite things ever." The tweet also included a brief snippet of new footage featuring John Cena's character in action, complete with a smirk directed at the camera amidst a fiery backdrop. In the clip, someone remarks to Peacemaker that he is "a superhero now."

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

The release of Peacemaker Season 2 follows the debut of Superman on July 11, marking the official start of Gunn's rebooted DC Universe (DCU). This season will be the third entry in the new DCU, following the Creature Commandos TV series released last year and the upcoming Superman film this summer.

Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran are steering the DCU away from the previously 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 continue into the new one, with Peacemaker serving as a prime example. While Season 1 was part of the DCEU, Season 2 transitions into the new DCU.

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

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