Gunn Sets New DCU Canon, Peacemaker 2 Details

James Gunn has confirmed that Aquaman, Black Adam, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods are not part of the new DC Universe (DCU) canon, despite shared characters with Peacemaker. The DCU will relaunch with Superman, followed by Peacemaker Season 2, which premieres on August 21, 2025. Season 2 of Peacemaker will take place one month after Superman and follow Christopher Smith as he explores parallel dimensions and contends with personal struggles, including confrontations with Rick Flag Sr. and his father's lingering influence. Gunn urges fans to view all pre-Creature Commandos projects as 'vague memories' rather than canon. This approach is intended to allow for a streamlined, interconnected narrative and new character development in the DCU. The updated canon clears previous continuity to support fresh storytelling moving forward.