Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Unleashes Multiverse Chaos and New DCU Ties
John Cena returns as the unfiltered anti-hero in a dimension-hopping, high-stakes new chapter that deepens Peacemaker’s emotional journey and cements its role in James Gunn’s DC Universe.
The official trailer for Peacemaker Season 2 has landed, and it doesn’t hold back. Premiered at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, the trailer confirms the HBO Max (now Max) series will return on August 21, with weekly Thursday night episodes concluding October 9. Creator James Gunn, who also wrote every episode and directed the premiere, promises a bigger, bolder follow-up that dives into multiverse mayhem and lingering trauma.
Picking up one month after the events of the new Superman film, Peacemaker Season 2 finds Christopher Smith trying to move on from his past. His desire to become a true hero is complicated by the arrival of a mysterious dimensional portal, and the shocking possibility of battling an alternate version of himself. The narrative expands the DCU’s world-building while digging deeper into Peacemaker’s psyche.
John Cena reprises his role, joined by returning favorites like Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee. Emotional subplots are teased, including unresolved tensions with Emilia Harcourt and visions of Peacemaker’s deceased father, Auggie Smith (Robert Patrick). Eagly is also back, though he now faces a unique threat of his own.
A powerful new antagonist emerges in Rick Flag Sr., played by The Purge’s Frank Grillo. As a high-ranking general and A.R.G.U.S. director, he’s on a personal mission for vengeance following his son’s death at Peacemaker’s hands in The Suicide Squad. With Tim Meadows and Sol Rodríguez also joining the cast, Season 2 promises fresh dynamics and new stakes.
Cameos are abundant: Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner, and Sean Gunn’s Maxwell Lord all signal deeper ties to the Justice Gang and James Gunn’s interconnected DCU. Amanda Waller’s potential reappearance (Viola Davis) and a ghostly version of White Dragon add to the complex web of familiar faces.
The first season, praised for its mix of absurdity and emotional weight, turned Peacemaker from a punchline into a compelling anti-hero. It earned critical acclaim, Emmy recognition, and a loyal fanbase, the so-called “11th Street Kids.” With Gunn’s unique voice still at the helm, Season 2 looks poised to blend heartfelt introspection with cosmic-level spectacle.
