Warner Bros., HBO, and James Gunn have dropped the first teaser for Peacemaker Season 2 starring John Cena during the NBA Playoffs with word the full trailer will be released on Friday. The first poster has also been released.
Watch the teaser below.
Who stars?
The trailer features John Cena back as the titular character and Christopher Smith. Also shown is Danielle Brooks as Leota, the daughter of Viola Davis’ Amadna Waller. Freddie Stroma is back as Adrian Chase, with Steve Agee as John Economos. Gunn’s wife Jennifer Holland returns as Agent Emilia Harcourt. Frank Grillo is also set to appear as Rick Flag Sr. following the Creature Commandos animated series and Gunn’s Superman. Eagly also returns at the end of the teaser.
When does Peacemaker Season 2 get released?
Peacemaker Season 2 gets released on Thursday, August 21, 2025 on MAX consisting of eight episode.
Plot info
Plot details for Season 2 are being kept under wraps. It follows Superman, which gets released on July 11, so with Frank Grillo appear in Peacemaker, the show could always reference the new Man of Steel.
What happened in Season 1?
In Peacemaker Season 1, Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker (John Cena), recovers from his injuries sustained during The Suicide Squad and is coerced into joining a covert A.R.G.U.S. operation dubbed “Project Butterfly.” This mission tasks him with identifying and eliminating parasitic alien entities known as Butterflies, which inhabit human hosts.
Throughout the season, Peacemaker confronts his own moral compass, grappling with the consequences of his actions and his rigid belief in achieving peace at any cost. He forms bonds with his new teammates—Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks), Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), John Economos (Steve Agee), and the eccentric Vigilante (Freddie Stroma)—collectively known as the “11th Street Kids.”
The narrative delves into Peacemaker’s tumultuous relationship with his father, Auggie Smith (Robert Patrick), a white supremacist and former costumed villain.
The season culminates in a climactic battle against the Butterflies, forcing Peacemaker to make a pivotal decision that challenges his long-held convictions about peace and violence. The finale also features unexpected cameos from Justice League members, adding a surprising twist to the conclusion; however, with Gunn rebooting the DCU, the scene is no longer canon.
Watch the teaser:
