Peacemaker season 2 is finally here, and despite the fact that only a few episodes are out, there's a lot to be excited about already. Not only is this the most recent DC project following the new Superman movie, but we've already spotted a ton of Easter Eggs and possible DCU ramifications, too. The future looks bright for superhero fans for sure!
Gunn has also said that the series about John Cena's muscle-bound and very morally questionable "hero" is one of his favorite things he's worked on, making the hype for the new TV show increase tenfold. However, like with any new DC project, there is still a lot of confusion regarding timelines and whether or not Peacemaker falls within Gunn's DCU Chapter One plans or if it exists in its own universe (similar to The Batman). Well, we are here to help.
Below, we've gathered all the information that you need to know about one of the best new DC TV shows. From the Peacemaker season 2 release schedule, reviews, trailer, cast, and more, you'll be ready for that sweet taste of forced freedom once again in no time!
Peacemaker season 2 release date
Peacemaker season 2 was released on August 21, 2025.
This makes it the third DCU project and the second live-action DCU project to release, following Superman's release on July 11, 2025. We also know that Peacemaker season 2 will feature eight episodes, just like season 1.
New episodes will release every Thursday (Fridays in the UK), right up until October, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy Cena's new super outing. US readers can head over to HBO Max to tuck into the show, while UK folks will need to have the NOW TV Entertainment package or have access to Sky Max to watch.
Peacemaker season 2 reviews
Currently, the reception to Peacemaker season 2 has been overwhelmingly positive. At the time of writing, the series is sitting at a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, with the majority of critics praising its "plotting" and the growth of the characters that we've seen in season 1.
We were also a fan of the show, giving our Peacemaker season 2 review a very respectable score of three and a half stars. Our Will Salmon writes: "Peacemaker's second season is darker and sadder than the first year, but there's still a lot of fun to be had with the 11th Street Kids."
We're also hopeful that the high praise stands strong as more episodes release and the public offers their thoughts too. So stay tuned as we keep you posted on the tides of DC opinions.
Peacemaker season 2 trailer
The latest Peacemaker season 2 trailer was shown during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and (like the previous trailer) it features a multiversal twist. It also reveals that the plot will focus on Rick Flagg Sr. hunting down Peacemaker for killing his son in The Suicide Squad.
The first look at Peacemaker season 2 came in Max's upcoming show preview, which saw the team reuniting. "No matter how far we are from each other," John Cena's antihero said. "No one will ever break us apart." It also contained a few shots of Emilia Harcourt and Peacemaker looking bruised and bloody, as well as our first look at Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. in live-action. Watch it below.
“No matter how far away we are from each other, no one will ever break us apart.” DC Studios’ #Peacemaker season 2 debuts on @streamonmax in 2025. #11thStreetKids pic.twitter.com/I8FrRaJ1ClNovember 11, 2024
Peacemaker season 2 cast
Plenty of the season 1 cast show up in Peacemaker season 2, which is led once again by John Cena's antihero. However, they are also joined by a whole host of new faces.
Currently, it's unclear if any other DCU faces will make an appearance in future episodes. We may see some Superman references since the new movie takes place before season two, according to Peacemaker's new DCU timeline. Or some future DCU characters who are lined up for their own series may get introduced later on, such as Booster Gold of the Green Lanterns. We'll keep you posted as more news heads our way.
In the meantime, here is the Peacemaker season 2 cast list:
- John Cena as Christopher Smith / Peacemaker
- Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo
- Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase / Vigilante
- Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt
- Steve Agee as John Economos
- Robert Patrick as August 'Auggie' Smith / White Dragon
- Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
- Sol Rodríguez as Sasha Bordeaux
- Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury
- Nhut Le as Judomaster
- Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl
- Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
- Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord
As well as the confirmed cast, Taylor St. Clair, Dorian Kingi, David Denman, Anissa Matlock, and Brandon Stanley have joined in undisclosed roles. Oh, and of course, Eagly will also return. We'd expect that Viola Davis' puppetmaster – and Leota Adebayo's mom – Amanda Waller will also make an appearance at some point, too.
Peacemaker season 2 plot
We don't want to give away too many spoilers here, and of course, the show is still ongoing as well, so we'll just be giving you a brief rundown of what we know so far. Basically, Peacemaker season 2 opens with our leading man very much down on his luck. It seems that there are bumps in both his professional and personal life. However, once a portal to another dimension comes into play, everything changes.
The latest trailer shows him meeting another version of himself and seemingly liking his other life. We're sure that will cause some future conflicts, and we may even see a Peacemaker versus Peacemaker fight in the future as well. We do have some idea of where things may kick off, as James Gunn has shared a few details too. Firstly, we know that Peacemaker season 2 will take place after the events of Superman as Gunn confirmed on Threads. Therefore, we expect some of the big events in that movie to be referenced in the show's second season.
However, the show also takes place after the events of season 1. "It essentially picks up where season 1 left off," Gunn also revealed on Threads. Given it's been a while, let's recap exactly what happened at the end of Peacemaker's first season. Much of the finale saw Peacemaker and the team dealing with the threat of the Butterflies and their group leader, Clemson Murn, killed. In the battle, Emilia Harcourt, John Economos, and Vigilante were all pretty badly injured, but on their way to mending by the end of the season.
There were a few unresolved teases set up at the end of the show, too, including Peacemaker's White Dragon father appearing to him in a vision beyond the grave. Creepy. Meanwhile, Leota Adebayo exposed her mother, Amanda Waller's, involvement in Task Force X and Project Butterfly to the press as well. Expect some fallout there.
Oh, then there's also the fact that we know that the plot revolves around Rick Flagg Sr. going after Peacemaker for revenge after Peacemaker killed his son back in The Suicide Squad. It's going to be a packed season, that's for sure!
Is Peacemaker canon to the DCU?
Yes, Peacemaker is officially canon to the DCU. But it's complicated. Peacemaker season 1 took place in the DCEU, which is where John Cena's version of Peacemaker first originated (in The Suicide Squad). Season 1 also made several references to the DCEU that was, including having a very tongue-in-cheek set of Justice League cameos in its finale.
However, Peacemaker season 2 is set in the new DCU, and given that it takes place after Superman and brings in a Creature Commandos character in Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr., season 1 is seemingly operating in an odd narrative limbo. James Gunn even almost said as much himself, describing the slightly confusing continuity in an interview with IGN.
"Now in Creature Commandos, you'll hear them talk about things that happened in [The] Suicide Squad or Peacemaker. Well then, those things automatically become canon," Gunn told the publication. "The truth is almost all of Peacemaker is canon with the exception of Justice League… which we will kind of deal with in the next season of Peacemaker."
To make things even more confusing, Gunn said on Threads, that "many strands [from Peacemaker season 1] will remain consistent… insofar as Peacemaker’s story goes."
For more on the DCU, check out our guides to everything we know about Supergirl and Creature Commandos season 2.
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