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How the DCU introduction of Checkmate and the prison planet Salvation helped get James Gunn the DC Studios job from David Zaslav, according to James Gunn
The Peacemaker season two finale has been in the works since James Gunn made his DCU pitch to WBD CEO David Zaslav back in 2022
October 24, 2025
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Peacemaker season 2 star Jennifer Holland didn't expect to fight Nazis, but loved it
Sometimes you show up for work and whip Mein Kampf at a bad guy's face. If the "you" in question is the DCU's Emilia Harcourt, AKA Jennifer Holland
October 06, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
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Sorry DC fans: David Corenswet's Superman isn’t in Peacemaker Season 2 - and the season's big twist isn’t a DCU hint of things to come
Heads up, some Peacemaker season 2 spoilers are on the way - including that big reveal from episode 6. You know the one.
September 29, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
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John Cena wants to see Peacemaker team up with James Gunn’s DCU Batman - but he doesn’t know who the new Bat-actor is
Peacemaker actor John Cena can’t wait to find out who James Gunn’s new Batman is
September 18, 2025
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Spoilers!James Gunn just retconned Zack Snyder's Justice League, his DCEU, and even Jason Momoa's Aquaman and Ezra Miller's Flash out of the DC cinematic universe in one fell swoop in Peacemaker season 2 premiere
There’s no question about Peacemaker’s status in the DCU, as the Season 2 “previously on” makes big changes to the continuity of the series.
August 22, 2025
Alex Zalben
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John Cena and James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 1 Is Packed with Easter Eggs for the DCU, the MCU, and even '80s Hair Metal
We get some deep cuts to DC comics and some firm ties to Superman in the first episode of Peacemaker season 2, if you're able to spot them.
August 22, 2025
Alex Zalben
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DC Studios boss James Gunn had one piece of advice for John Cena when he was taking on Peacemaker role
Peacemaker is based on the DC Comics character, but James Gunn warned John Cena not to be too precious with it.
August 21, 2025
Joseph Pete
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How Peacemaker and James Gunn changed my life, according to John Cena
And how Peacemaker became a "douchey, bro-y Captain America" for John Cena and James Gunn.
August 20, 2025
Joseph Pete
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DC Studios president James Gunn originally wanted an actor other than John Cena for Peacemaker (but Cena won him over so much, he changed the character’s fate)
Peacemaker was originally going to die in The Suicide Squad, but James Gunn rewrote the ending because he loved what John Cena brought to the character
August 19, 2025
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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James Gunn says Peacemaker is "probably" coming back for another DCU project, but... that doesn't mean Peacemaker season 3, necessarily
Yes, yes, the Superman Saga is James Gunn's biggest focus for the DCU at this point, but we still expect to see more of Peacemaker. Literally - that underwear gag isn't going anywhere
August 18, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
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Why is Superman available on digital after a month in theaters? Because of Peacemaker season 2
Superman was released in theaters on July 11, and it's hitting digital August 15 before Peacemaker season 2 drops August 21
August 16, 2025
Jules Chin Greene
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Peacemaker season 2 is about grass being greener on the other side - of a DCU alternate dimension
Peacemaker director James Gunn and star John Cena teased Chris Smith's character arc for the second season of HBO Max's raunchy DCU show
August 02, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
Features
How James Gunn's Superman movie leads into HBO Max's Peacemaker season 2
Speaking at San Diego Comic Con, Gunn himself gave us a little window into the bridge between this summer's Superman and Peacemaker season 2, and by extension, a little window into the DCU
July 27, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
Features
What to Watch August 2025: Wednesday's making Netflix go goth, Alien: Earth creeps onto Hulu, and Peacemaker returns to Max... er, HBO Max
Plus - King of the Hill returns, Eyes of Wakanda takes us back in time, and Long Story Short brings the mood down. Here's what to stream in August, Popverse
July 16, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
Guides
Peacemaker season 2 release date: John Cena's outrageous DCU hero is storming back to HBO Max
The sophomore season of the hilarious Peacemaker series from James Gunn's DCU will be back on HBO Max this summer.
June 28, 2025
Avery Kaplan
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Movies & TV shows are great and all, but John Cena says he loves wrestling more
John Cena loves acting, but wrestling will always be his first love
June 28, 2025
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Of course John Cena wouldn't turn down being a MCU hero, but he'd rather open the forbidden door to a DC/Marvel crossover as Peacemaker
John Cena wants to see Peacemaker visit the Marvel Cinematic Universe
June 27, 2025
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Don't expect a Superman movie panel at San Diego Comic-Con; DC Studios co-head James Gunn says it's all Peacemaker and John Cena this year
With Superman hitting the box office earlier that month, the stage will be clear to focus on Peacemaker season two for DC at San Diego Comic-Con.
May 28, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Is Superman coming to Peacemaker? James Gunn teases a "really, really, really big cameo" for season 2 of the HBO Max DC drama
Gunn also confirms that Peacemaker's second season on HBO Max will revolve around a piece of technology that will feature in the 2025 Superman movie
May 27, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
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DC Studios' new Superman trailer confirms that Rick Flag Snr. might be the most important man in the new DCU
He's the leader of the Creature Commandos, the head of ARGUS, and hunting both Superman and Peacemaker... the father of the leader of the Suicide Squad is a busy man in the new DCU
May 14, 2025
Graeme McMillan
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Peacemaker season 2's teaser offers up an unexpected DCU reveal (and a 1980s DC Comics flashback)
Expect some surprise Superman guest stars in the second season of Max's Peacemaker
May 09, 2025
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Peacemaker season 2 teaser trailer shows that saving the world is a thankless task
John Cena returns as the titular anti-hero looking for acceptance in a world that doesn't see Peacemaker as a hero
May 08, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Superman takes flight and Peacemaker strikes back: What to expect from DC movies and TV shows in 2025
A new era of DC movies and shows starts in 2025, here's what to look forward to
December 12, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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James Gunn promises a “magical” second season for DC's Peacemaker
James Gunn gives an update on Peacemaker season 2
October 20, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Peacemaker season 2's release date will be in the second half of 2025, after Superman, says James Gunn
James Gunn, who will be directing select episodes of Peacemaker season 2, gave a curious fan on Threads a release date window
September 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Peacemaker's dad Robert Patrick talks about his character's surprise return from the dead for Max season 2
Robert Patrick will return to play Auggie Smith in Peacemaker season 2. Wait, didn’t he die?
August 28, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
What to Watch After: The Boys on Amazon's Prime Video
Wondering what to watch after superhero debauchery known as the Boys from Prime Video? Here are some options
June 14, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Superbad director Greg Mottola has been recruited into James Gunn's new DC cinematic universe for Peacemaker
Prepare to be filmed by the long director of the law in Peacemaker
June 12, 2024
Chris Arrant
Guides
All 17 modern DC movies in order, across the DCEU from Superman's Man of Steel to Aquaman's Lost Kingdom
Now that the dust is settling on the decade-long DC Extended Universe era, it's time for a reappraisal
June 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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MCU Crossbones actor Frank Grillo has been recruited by DC & James Gunn to play Rick Flag Sr.
"Whoa big guy, I just want you to know, this isn't personal!"
May 10, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Why there's no need to play dumb about DC's new movie continuity
Just because actors are crossing over doesn't mean that their stories are the same
September 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan