John Cena’s role as Peacemaker has been a big hit with fans since they watched “The Suicide Squad” movie in 2021, leading to a “Peacemaker” spinoff series on the MAX streaming service.
The first season premiered in 2022 and was quickly renewed for a second season. At the time, the season finale broke MAX’s record for the biggest single-day release for an HBO Max Original series ever.
It is written and directed by James Gunn. Steve Agee, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, and Chukwudi Iwuji also star in the series. The character is a superhero who loves peace so much that he is willing to kill anyone, including innocents, for it.
HBO has confirmed that the second season will air in 2025, with Cena returning. Gunn confirmed on Twitter the show has wrapped production:
And that’s a #Peacemaker Season Two wrap on @JohnCena & @jennlholland, who both turned in wonderful performances this season as Christopher Smith and Emilia Harcourt. To top it off, shooting yesterday was one of the most fun days of shooting I have EVER had! Thanks to the… pic.twitter.com/JMx0pjya3o
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) November 23, 2024