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James Gunn isn’t slowing down. Since filming wrapped on the new Superman movie, the DC Studio co-CEO has focused on the second season of Peacemaker. And we finally got a new photo from the series, featuring a mysterious new character.
Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, first appeared on screen in 2021 in Gunn’s campy film The Suicide Squad. The rogue superhero (or rather, villain) was rude, stiff, and not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he captivated the audience. DC executives soon decided to give him a standalone show.
The Peacemaker series debuted on Max in 2022 and was a huge success. The dark humor and camp aesthetic refreshed the formula of DC’s superhero stories. The opening scene, fueled by the banger Do Ya Wanna Taste It, was absolutely slain.
The season finale left fans hungry for more Peacemaker. The second season was announced shortly afterwards; Unfortunately, for a long time there was no information about its production.
However, James Gunn hasn’t forgotten Christopher Smith. Peacemaker season 2 is definitely happening, and here’s everything we know about it.
When will Peacemaker season 2 come out?
According to James Gunn, filming for the second episode of Peacemaker began on April 13, 2024.
The new season will be part of the DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters project, developed by DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.
The first entry in the rebooted universe will be Superman, scheduled for release on July 11, 2025. Therefore, Peacemaker season 2 will likely premiere after that date. in the fall of 2025.
Initially, the Waller series, which tells the story of Amanda Waller, was scheduled to appear before the new episode of Peacemaker. Ultimately, Gunn gave up on this idea – the series about the head of the Task Force X program will now premiere after Peacemaker season 2.
What will the plot of Peacemaker season 2 entail?
So far, no specific information about the plot of the new season has been revealed.
However, everything indicates that it will be a completely new story. James Gunn has announced that season 1 will not be considered DCU canon, although certain events from Peacemaker’s past will be relevant.
According to the head of DC Studios, the new Superman movie will influence the second season of Peacemaker.
Which cast members are returning for Peacemaker season 2?
The second season of Peacemaker includes:
- Johannes Cena as Peacekeeper / Christopher Smith
- Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Amanda Waller’s daughter
- Jennifer Holland as Agent Emilia Harcourt, the team’s special ops expert
- Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase / Vigilante
- Steve Agee as John Economos, the team’s technical expert
- Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
- Nhut Le as a judo master
- Lochlyn Munro as Larry Fitzgibbon
- Annie Chang as Detective Sophie Song
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Captain Locke
What new characters will appear in Peacemaker season 2?
So far, James Gunn has revealed two major new characters that will appear in the second part of the series.
The first is Rick Flag Sr. (the father of Rick Flag, who died in The Suicide Squad), who will be introduced in DC’s new animated series Creature Commandos. In Peacemaker season 2 he is played by Frank Grillo.
As Gunn told Entertainment Weekly, Rick Flag Sr. to be a complicated character:
This isn’t just a good guy, not at all. We see all the different sides of his character. He is a morally complex person. Grillo is someone I’ve known for a while, and I’ve wanted to work with him for a long time. He was one of the first people I talked to when I took over the studio, like, ‘We’re going to find you something nice,’ and now he’s everywhere.
Recently, James Gunn teased another character by posting a photo of the mysterious individual on social media:
In response to the post, DC fans started guessing who could be in the photo. Based on the signature braids and feather decorations that many fans bet on Apache Chief – a Native American superhero who appeared in the animated series Super Friends in the 1970s and 1980s.
Another possibility is Long shadowan Apache Chief-inspired character who appeared in the animated show Justice League Unlimited, broadcast from 2004-2006.
Also joining the cast will be:
- Sol Rodriguez as Sasha Bordeaux
- Tim Meadows as ARGUS agent Langston Fleur
- Alison Araya as Amber
- Lenny Jacobson as Evan
- David Denman
How to watch Peacemaker in the US
In the US, the story of the rough mercenary is available to watch on Max.
The basic ad-supported plan costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year.
You can also opt for an ad-free plan for $15.99/month or $149.99/year.
How to watch Peacemaker in Britain
UK viewers can watch Peacemaker on several platforms:
- NOW – the basic monthly level costs £9.99/month
- Apple TV – subscription costs £8.99/month
- Prime Video – you can buy a season for £14.99