History of Peacemaker season 2 in Timeline

Peacemaker season 2 continues the story of Chris Smith / Peacemaker after the events of the DCU film Superman (2025). The series transitions from being a spin-off of The Suicide Squad in the DCEU to being set in the new DC Universe (DCU), which is a soft reboot of the DCEU. James Gunn returns as showrunner, overseeing the production by DC Studios.

August 2021: Gunn expresses desire for a second season

In August 2021, James Gunn expressed his desire to create a second season of Peacemaker if the series was renewed.

2021: The Suicide Squad film release year

In 2021, the DCEU film 'The Suicide Squad' was released, serving as a spin-off for the first season of 'Peacemaker'.

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January 2022: Gunn reiterates desire for a second season

In January 2022, after the first season premiered, James Gunn reiterated his commitment to a second season of Peacemaker, despite not having deals in place.

February 2022: Second season officially announced

In February 2022, HBO Max officially announced the second season of Peacemaker, with James Gunn set to write and direct all episodes, exploring the repercussions of the first season's events.

February 2022: Cena to return

In February 2022, John Cena confirmed that he would be returning as Chris Smith / Peacemaker for the second season.

February 2022: Second season ordered

In February 2022, the second season of Peacemaker was ordered, with James Gunn set to write and direct all eight episodes.

April 2022: Merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc.

In April 2022, WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc. merged to become Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), which led to restructuring within DC Entertainment.

October 2022: Gunn and Safran appointed as co-CEOs of DC Studios

In October 2022, James Gunn and Peter Safran were announced as the co-chairs and co-CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios.

January 2023: Peacemaker Season 2 put on hold

In January 2023, the second season of Peacemaker was put on hold due to James Gunn's new responsibilities as co-CEO of DC Studios.

April 2023: Plans for voice actors to reprise roles in live-action projects

In April 2023, while announcing the cast of the DCU animated series Creature Commandos, James Gunn said there were plans for some of the voice actors to reprise their roles in live-action DCU projects, highlighting Frank Grillo's casting as Rick Flag Sr.

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July 2023: Freddie Stroma to reprise role

In July 2023, James Gunn announced that Freddie Stroma would reprise his first-season role as Adrian Chase / Vigilante in the DCU.

October 2023: Gunn writing the season

By October 2023, James Gunn was writing the second season of Peacemaker following the conclusion of the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.

October 2023: Continuity Change Addressed

In October 2023, James Gunn stated that the second season would address its change from the DCEU continuity to the DCU continuity, clarifying that most of the first season's events are canon except for specific moments like the Justice League appearance.

2023: Filming put on hold

In 2023, filming for the second season of Peacemaker was expected to begin, but was put on hold after James Gunn was made co-CEO of DC Studios and focused on Superman.

February 2024: Writing completed

By early February 2024, James Gunn had finished writing all eight episodes of the second season. He said the season was more about Chris Smith, and the interconnectivity between the characters and their personal lives. It is set one month after the events of Superman.

March 2024: Peacemaker Season 2 Prioritized

In March 2024, James Gunn announced that the second season of Peacemaker would be prioritized after the spin-off series Waller was delayed by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.

March 2024: Season 2 to be made first

In March 2024, James Gunn revealed that Waller had been delayed by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes and the second season of Peacemaker would now be made first, with production set to take place simultaneously with Superman later in 2024.

March 2024: Filming Announcement

In March 2024, it was announced that filming would begin later that year, simultaneously with production on Superman, at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

May 2024: Grillo to reprise role as Flag Sr.

In May 2024, James Gunn announced that Frank Grillo would be reprising his role as Rick Flag Sr. in the second season of Peacemaker.

May 2025: First footage and teaser trailer released

In May 2025, John Cena debuted the first footage from the season during TNT Sports's Inside the NBA, followed by a teaser trailer featuring the song "Oh Lord" by Foxy Shazam.

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May 2025: Teaser trailer released

In May 2025, a teaser trailer revealed Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, and Sean Gunn reprising their roles, and Michael Rooker appearing as Red St. Wild, for Superman.

July 2025: Title song confirmed

In July 2025, during San Diego Comic-Con, James Gunn confirmed that "Oh Lord" by Foxy Shazam would serve as the season's title song.

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August 21, 2025: Season Premiere

On August 21, 2025, the second season of Peacemaker is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max, consisting of eight episodes.

2025: Cast members reprise their roles

In 2025, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, and Sean Gunn will reprise their roles as Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Maxwell Lord respectively from the DCU film Superman.