When Peacemaker first aired, there was no DCU. James Gunn had written and directed The Suicide Squad, and he had cooked up a way to extend that story by following John Cena’s character on a new mission.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn opened up about Peacemaker Season 2’s release schedule, ahead of the show’s long-awaited HBO Max return on August 12, 2025. So far, early reviews for the latest installment have been very positive,

In a new interview pegged to the release of Peacemaker season 2, Gunn revealed that he wrote the role of mercenary Clemson Murn for Reddick.