Summary:
- DCU’s new visionary, James Gunn, shared with fans the first on-set footage of John Cena’s Peacemaker Season 2, which begins filming this week.
- Peacemaker Season 2 is a part of the new DCU, in “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.”
- The second season is likely released in late 2025, though an exact date is not confirmed yet.
James Gunn has excitedly revealed the first look at “Peacemaker” season 2, signaling the return of John Cena’s quirky DC character in the revamped DC Universe. Cena, a former wrestler turned actor, first embodied the hyper-patriotic Peacemaker in Gunn’s 2021 film, “The Suicide Squad.
Following a narrow escape from death in the movie after getting shot by Bloodsport, Cena’s character was awarded his own spin-off series on Max, which quickly captured the audience’s attention with its blend of raw action, deep-seated family issues, and of course, the trademark comedy about one of DC’s most renowned anti-heroes.
As Gunn forges ahead with his vision for a brand-new DC cinematic universe, he took to Instagram to share an intriguing snapshot from the set, marking the filming of “Peacemaker Season 2.”
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The image features Gunn’s reflection on the polished surface of Cena’s Peacemaker iconic helmet, amidst the hustle and bustle of the production crew. Accompanying this sneak peek, Gunn posted a simple yet stirring caption, “Day 1, S2,” marking the commencement of the show’s second season.
In the photo, Gunn’s own reflection is seen on Cena’s Peacemakers’ chrome helmet within a studio environment surrounded by the crew of the series. The photo’s caption announces the start of filming for Peacemaker season 2, as simply Gunn states “Day 1, S2.”.
The original series, created and directed by Gunn, stars John Cena as the paradoxically violent yet complex Peacemaker and features a supporting cast that includes Danielle Brooks, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick, who portrays Peacemaker’s father, White Dragon.
Following the events of “The Suicide Squad,” the first season of “Peacemaker” wove in numerous elements from the former DCEU. However, season 2 promises a fresh start for the character within Gunn’s newly restructured universe.
The second season of “Peacemaker” is part of Gunn’s “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters,” which also includes projects like “Superman” and “The Brave and The Bold.” It will follow on the heels of the anticipated release of the animated “Creature Commandos” series in late 2024.
Although Gunn’s involvements in the upcoming Superman film preclude him from directing every episode of “Peacemaker” season 2, he has assured fans that the new season will explore the repercussions of the events depicted in his and David Corenswet’s “Superman.” This approach mirrors the first season’s continuation of themes from “The Suicide Squad” back in 2021.
Peacemaker Season 2” is likely to premiere in the latter part of 2025, aiming to firmly anchor the beginnings of DC’s ambitious new narrative arc.
With Cena’s witty yet compelling performance and Gunn’s knack for blending humor with emotional depth, “Peacemaker” has transformed an initially obscure character into a beloved figure within the DCEU. Therefore, “Peacemaker Season 2” remains one of Max’s most anticipated entries in the future.
Among all other big-name projects provided in Chapter One by Gunn and Safran, it’s exciting to see how the vigilante will fit within this new world full of Gods and Monsters.
