"Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer: Superman Ties Unveiled with Maxwell Lord, Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner"

The new trailer for Peacemaker Season 2 has just dropped, and it's packed with exciting connections to the broader DC Universe, featuring the likes of Maxwell Lord, Hawkgirl, and Guy Gardner right from the start. The trailer opens with Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl interviewing John Cena’s character, Peacemaker, for a potential superhero team. The interview quickly turns sour, leaving Peacemaker visibly frustrated as he storms out.

These characters are not just fleeting appearances; they're set to play significant roles in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie, offering fans a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come.

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Season ✌️ of #Peacemaker is streaming August 21 on Max. pic.twitter.com/donho5tKfJ

— Max (@StreamOnMax) May 9, 2025

Peacemaker Season 2 is slated to premiere on August 21, following the release of Superman on July 11. This marks the third entry in the newly rebooted DCU, which kicked off with the Creature Commandos TV series late last year. Under the guidance of James Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran, the DCU aims to distance itself from the criticized DC Extended Universe, which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. However, certain elements from the old universe will persist, with Peacemaker being a prime example. While Season 1 was part of the now-defunct DCEU, Season 2 seamlessly transitions into the new DCU.

James Gunn has assured fans that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though specifics about what will carry over from the DCEU to the DCU are still under wraps. The entire cast from Team Peacemaker is set to return, with John Cena reprising his role as Peacemaker, joined by Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

Gunn has also confirmed that Peacemaker Season 2 will take place after the events of both Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting Peacemaker's storyline. This integration promises a cohesive and interconnected narrative across the DCU.