First Peek At Peacemaker Season 2

Before James Gunn was given the weighty job of overlording the entire DC Cinematic Universe, he brought us the Max hit Peacemaker, spun off from his equally excellent The Suicide Squad. John Cena’s Peacemaker was overall a bad guy in the film, but has somewhat of a redemption arc in his self-titled series. If you still haven’t seen it, nothing’s stopping you (aside from the price of a Max subscription). Thanks to Gunn’s new job keeping him busy, it’s been a longer wait for Peacemaker Season 2 than originally intended, but Max has confirmed we’ll be getting more in 2025….and to prove it, they let us see a bit of it. This is another sizzle reel, similar to the one we just shared from Disney+, that contains a lot of other shows that aren’t Peacemaker. Some of these other shows will get newsposts of their own eventually. But this is Peacemaker’s time. It’s ever so brief, but the guy in an office building walking toward the camera is Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr, a man out for revenge against Peacemaker. He’ll be the main antagonist of the new season. There was once a Rick Flag Jr. until Peacemaker killed […]
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I’m intrigued by the inclusion of Rick Flag Sr. He hasn’t been a major player in the comics, so there’s a lot of creative freedom for James Gunn to craft something unique. It’s also interesting to see how the “Gunnverse” is shaping up with interconnected stories. While I’m excited, I do hope the series remains focused on Peacemaker’s journey rather than becoming a platform to launch other projects. A balance is essential.

This sounds fantastic! I love how James Gunn always adds layers to his characters, even the villains. The idea of Rick Flag Sr. being morally complex is exciting because it promises a more nuanced story. Frank Grillo is a great fit for this kind of role, and I’m eager to see how his character develops across the season. The August 2025 release is a bit of a wait, but if it means the quality is up to par, it’ll be worth it.

Peacemaker Season 2 sounds promising, but I’m keeping my expectations measured. The first season set a high bar, and with James Gunn now overseeing the entire DCU, I wonder if he has the bandwidth to give this show the attention it deserves. Frank Grillo is a great addition, but it’s not just about casting—it’s about execution. I’ll watch it, but I’m tempering my excitement until I see if it lives up to the potential.

I’ll be honest, I couldn’t stand John Cena during his WWE days. His character felt overhyped, and I never bought into the “superhero good guy” vibe he was going for. But when I saw him in Peacemaker, it completely flipped my perspective. He’s perfect for this role—hilariously flawed, awkward, and somehow still endearing despite all his mistakes. It showed me a side of Cena I didn’t think he had, proving he’s got way more range than I gave him credit for. I’m actually excited to see what he does in Season 2, especially with Rick Flag Sr. coming in as a serious threat. It’s wild how one role can change your opinion of someone entirely.