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Fans have been waiting for John Cena's Peacemaker season 2, which Gunn has confirmed will premiere in 2025. James Gunn's Peacemaker hit screens earlier in 2022 and immediately became a surprise hit for both critics and audiences.
The Suicide Squad spinoff is based on the foul-mouthed, outrageous character of Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker. Despite his highly questionable moral compass, it has turned him into an antihero everyone could root for. The series had the right mix of a bit of humor, heart, and action, making itself stand out from others in the DCEU.
Season 2: Coming After Superman: Legacy
James Gunn made it clear on September 8, 2024, that season two of Peacemaker will drop in 2025, but after Superman: Legacy. This new Superman film is part of Gunn's big plan to reboot the DC Universe and will premiere in July 2025. So, with that in mind, Peacemaker season 2 will probably hit toward the end of the year once the dust from Superman's theatrical debut has settled.
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In response to a question about updates on the series via the Threads social network, Gunn said Peacemaker season 2 is going great. While no date was given for it, fans should be able to catch it sometime in late 2025, probably in the fall or winter, depending on how production goes.
New helmet, new challenges
While most of the upcoming season remains locked up tight, Gunn has let slip a few tidbits of excitement. A recent social media post on September 2, 2024, gave fans their first look at Peacemaker's new helmet for season 2, but from behind. The helmet looks to have a new design, possibly inspired by the Future State iteration of Peacemaker in the comics. Fans hope the change reflects Peacemaker's growth as a character in the upcoming season.
There are also hints that Peacemaker season 2 might involve a variety of timelines, too. A mural spotted on set in July 2024 featured Peacemaker with his father, the White Dragon, played by Robert Patrick, alongside a mysterious third figure who many believe could be his brother, Keith Smith.
This plays into Peacemaker's tragic backstory, in which he accidentally kills his older brother in a forced fight. Could Peacemaker season 2 transport us to another reality where Keith survived and joined forces with Peacemaker and their dad? For now, that's just up to the fans' imagination.
Returning cast and new faces in Peacemaker Season 2
On a positive note for everyone who liked the first season, many of those faces you know and love will return. The main cast will return, with John Cena reprising the titular character in his patented blend of humor and pathos. Despite dying in the first season, Robert Patrick returns as Peacemaker's father. This lends further credence to the theory that alternative timelines or realities will play a part in the second season.
Danielle Brooks, who played the lovable Leota Adebayo, will also return, as will Steve Agee's John Economos. Joining these returning characters, some new faces will also appear for Peacemaker season 2. Sol Rodríguez has joined the cast as Sasha Bordeaux, while David Denman will play a character named Larry.
Another exciting piece of casting is the return of Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., who has appeared in a different project under the DCU, Creature Commandos. His storyline in Peacemaker Season 2 will have him out for revenge due to his son Rick Flag Jr.'s passing, which happened at the hands of Joel Kinnaman in The Suicide Squad. Grillo's character is expected to add a new level of intensity to the series.
What to expect from Peacemaker season 2?
Though very few plot details have been revealed, audiences should be ready to get more of what made Season 1 of Peacemaker a runaway success. Its irreverent humor, high-intensity action, and unexpected emotional profundity will likely return to full bloom.
Gunn has said that the show could get much darker because it would further delve into Peacemaker's psyche and trauma as he searches for redemption. Gunn has clarified that Peacemaker occupies its own space outside the new DCU continuity he's establishing with Superman: Legacy.
That doesn't necessarily mean Peacemaker Season 2 won't address anything from the first season. Instead, Gunn may embrace a multiverse or alternate reality to tie in the old DCEU with the new one.
With Peacemaker season 2 confirmed to drop in 2025, it'll still be a bit of a wait before fans can dive back into the world of Christopher Smith. But with exciting new cast members, intriguing plot hints, and old favorites returning, it's shaping up to be worth the wait.
There's something about Peacemaker that feels like a key part of this new chapter as James Gunn continues to carve out a new DC Universe, and it's just a wildly heartfelt ride for both fans and newcomers alike.
