Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Teases Multiverse Twist and DCU Future
The new Red Band trailer for Peacemaker Season 2 reveals a darker tone, a multiverse storyline, and the arrival of Rick Flag Sr. as Peacemaker’s greatest threat. The Max series officially kicks off its run inside James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe.
The highly anticipated second season of Peacemaker will premiere on Max on August 21, 2025, running weekly until October 9. Created by James Gunn, the series continues with eight new episodes and now plays a crucial role in establishing the new DC Universe timeline. The trailer highlights the emotional and narrative pivot as the series transitions from the DCEU into Gunn’s “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.”
John Cena returns as Christopher Smith, with Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee reprising their roles. The new footage confirms the arrival of Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., a vengeful antagonist who seeks to punish Peacemaker for the death of his son in The Suicide Squad. This personal vendetta provides the season’s emotional core, grounding the multiverse elements in a deeply human conflict.
Production for Season 2 ran from April to November 2024 in Georgia, utilizing Trilith Studios and locations across Paulding County and Savannah. Gunn’s overlapping commitments to both Superman (2025) and Peacemaker ensured continuity, with Gunn confirming that the series takes place one month after Superman, firmly rooting it within the DCU.
The trailer also teases cameos from Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, and Maxwell Lord, showcasing how the DCU is weaving its film and television projects together. While Season 1 thrived on irreverent humor and outrageous action, the new preview emphasizes a more introspective narrative, as Peacemaker faces a multiversal temptation, an alternate reality where his family is still alive.
In addition to Frank Grillo’s debut, Sol Rodríguez joins as Sasha Bordeaux, Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury, and Michael Rooker as Red St. Wild. These additions, alongside the returning ensemble, signal that Season 2 is expanding its scope while tightening its ties to the broader DCU. The trailer’s blend of emotional stakes and explosive action positions the series as one of the cornerstones of Gunn and Safran’s franchise strategy.
The video, titled Peacemaker Season 2 | Official Red Band Trailer, also makes clear that the season will be “100% canon” within the DCU, a crucial reassurance for fans eager to understand how the new continuity will unfold. By tackling themes of grief, guilt, and redemption alongside superhero spectacle, Season 2 aims to deepen its narrative while setting the stage for future DCU crossovers.
For long-time fans, the return of Cena’s antihero marks both a continuation and a reinvention. For newcomers, the season promises to serve as a gateway into the DCU’s evolving storyline, offering a balance of action, comedy, and emotional weight.
