Peacemaker Season 2 Premieres August 2025 with Superman Cameo, Expands DC Universe

James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2, released on HBO Max in August 2025, continues the story of John Cena's Peacemaker and is fully canon within the DC Universe, taking place just after the events of Gunn's Superman film. The season explores themes of alternate dimensions and personal trauma, with Peacemaker discovering a world where life is ideal yet confronting his past, while featuring a mix of returning and new cast members. Gunn clarified that the season's Justice League cameo was replaced by the Justice Gang, signaling the end of Zack Snyder's SnyderVerse, and that Superman and Supergirl's appearances were created using plates without the actors filming new scenes. Despite the interconnectedness, Gunn emphasized viewers do not need to watch Superman to understand Peacemaker, as the series explains necessary context, though he encourages watching both for added enjoyment. Gunn also prefers a weekly release schedule to foster anticipation and discussion rather than a binge drop. The show maintains Gunn's signature blend of absurdist humor, cartoonish violence, and emotional depth, continuing to develop Peacemaker's complex character beyond his initial depiction in The Suicide Squad.