"Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Unveils Superman Ties and DC Heroes"

Max has unveiled an exciting new trailer for Peacemaker Season 2, which significantly enhances its ties to the Superman universe. The trailer opens with a compelling scene featuring Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl. These characters are shown interviewing John Cena's Peacemaker for a potential superhero team. The interview takes a sour turn, leaving Peacemaker visibly dejected as he storms out.

This trailer provides the first glimpses of these supporting characters, who will also appear in James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie. The message of the trailer is clear: "Achieving peace is a team effort." Peacemaker Season 2 is set to stream on Max starting August 21, 2025.

Following the release of Superman on July 11, 2025, Peacemaker Season 2 will be the third entry in the newly established DCU, which began with the Creature Commandos TV series late last year. This new cinematic universe, spearheaded by James Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran, distances itself from the criticized DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. However, certain elements from the DCEU will carry over into the new DCU, with Peacemaker serving as a prime example. While Season 1 was part of the DCEU, Season 2 will officially be part of the DCU.

James Gunn has indicated that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though it's not entirely clear what will transition from the old universe to the new. He has confirmed that the entire Team Peacemaker will return with the same actors, including John Cena reprising his lead role, joined by Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

Moreover, Gunn has stated that Peacemaker Season 2 will take place after the events of both Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly influencing Peacemaker.

For fans eager to dive into this new chapter of the DCU, Peacemaker Season 2 promises to deliver not only thrilling action but also deeper connections to the broader superhero narrative.