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John Cena is officially back in action as Peacemaker, and fans just got their first taste of whats coming in season twoand its looking explosive, literally.
DC Studios co-CEO and series creator James Gunn dropped the long-awaited update himself, revealing that Peacemaker Season 2 will premiere August 21, 2025, on Max. Along with the release date, Gunn also shared fresh footage of Cena reprising his role as Chris Smith.
Counting the days until Peace on Earth. I just finished the DI & Mix on the Season Premiere yesterday, and wow, its one of my favorite things ever, Gunn tweeted.
The clip opens with Cenas Peacemaker walking away from a massive explosion with his usual conflicted glare. Right on cue, he gives a thumbs-up. Because of course he does.
The montage continues with Smith sprinting through a wooded area before someoneidentity unknowncrashes through a building window. Then we hear Leota Adebayo, played by Danielle Brooks, tell him flat-out: Youre a superhero now.
Elsewhere, Jennifer Hollands Emilia Harcourt looks furious while standing inside a bar, adding tension to the chaotic sneak peek. Finally, the teaser closes with Cena rocking the full Peacemaker outfit, looking ready to clean upor destroywhatever stands in his way.
The upcoming season will also bring back Steve Agee as John Economos and Freddie Stroma as the wild Vigilante. Even Robert Patrick is returning as the now-dead White Dragon, Chris Smiths father, so expect those flashbacks to sting.
Season 2 is said to focus even more on Chris Smith as a personnot just the trigger-happy mask he wears. And with the show moving deeper into the revamped DC Universe, fans are keeping a close eye on how Peacemaker fits into James Gunns larger plan.
Are you hyped for John Cenas return as Peacemaker? Or are you still recovering from Season 1s chaos? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
