Welcome back, John Cena, to the revitalized DC Universe! After a three-year break, Peacemaker is set to make its highly anticipated return to Max with a new season.
The new trailer showcases the escapades of Christopher “Chris” Smith (Cena), also known as the vigilante superhero Peacemaker. Following his world-saving feats, we see Peacemaker trying to ally with a super team alongside Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced). However, his attempts are met with disdain as they mock him from the other side of an interrogation room.
Despite this, Peacemaker is committed to combating evil and achieving peace by any means necessary. This mission may become more complicated with the introduction of Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), the new leader of A.R.G.U.S. Considering that Peacemaker killed Rick Flag Jr. in The Suicide Squad, there’s plenty of unresolved tension between them.
In addition to Cena, returning cast members include Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase/Vigilante, Steve Agee as John Economos, and Robert Patrick as August “Auggie” Smith/White Dragon. New faces joining the cast this season include Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows.
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, penned all eight episodes of the upcoming season and directed three. Other directors include Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, and Althea Jones, while Gunn, Cena, and Peter Safran will serve as executive producers.
Initially set in the DC Extended Universe, Peacemaker season 2 is poised to integrate fully into the new DCU. Gunn has previously indicated that this season will address the arrival of the DCEU’s Justice League as hinted at in the season one finale. The teaser concludes with a dramatic moment featuring two Peacemakers, with one pointing a gun at the other, raising speculation about a potential clash between the DCEU and DCU versions of Peacemaker.
Season 2 of Peacemaker will feature eight episodes, with the premiere episode set to release on Thursday, August 21, exclusively on Max.
