DC Studios boss 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 premiere "one of my favorite things ever." Accompanying this announcement was a brief glimpse of new footage featuring John Cena's character in action, complete with a signature smirk against a backdrop of flames. In the clip, Peacemaker is referred to as "a superhero now."

Gunn's tweet read:

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

Peacemaker Season 2 follows hot on the heels of the July 11 release of Superman, marking the start of Gunn's rebooted DC Universe (DCU). It will be the third installment in this new universe, succeeding last year's Creature Commandos TV series and the upcoming Superman film.

This new cinematic universe, spearheaded by Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran, aims to distance itself from the critically criticized DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. However, some elements will carry over, with Peacemaker being a prime example. While Season 1 was part of the DCEU, Season 2 will be integrated into the new DCU.

Gunn has previously stated that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though specifics on what will transition from the DCEU to the DCU remain undisclosed. He confirmed that the entire Team Peacemaker will return with the same actors, including John Cena reprising his role as Peacemaker, alongside Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

Furthermore, Gunn noted that the events of Peacemaker Season 2 will take place after Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting Peacemaker's storyline.