WWE Champion John Cena makes a surprise appearance in the new Superman film, reprising his role as the DC anti-hero Peacemaker, in a story first reported by PWInsider. The cameo, which appears in the film set to be released in theaters worldwide this Friday, July 11, serves to connect the movie to the wider DC Universe and sets the stage for the upcoming second season of Cena’s popular HBO Max series.
A Talking Head
According to the report, Cena’s appearance in the film is brief and does not involve any action sequences. He is shown as a “talking head” on a news program, giving his thoughts on Superman following a major, dramatic turn in the movie’s plot.
While not a central part of the film’s narrative, the cameo is significant as it officially integrates the Peacemaker character into the new interconnected universe being launched by DC Studios.
A Bridge to Peacemaker Season 2
The events of the Superman film will have a direct impact on the upcoming second season of Cena’s Peacemaker series. The report states that the movie’s plot will “dovetail into the story for the second season,” which is scheduled to premiere this August on HBO Max.
This confirms that Peacemaker will be a core part of the new DCU, which officially kicks off with Superman and the animated series Creature Commandos, which is now streaming on HBO Max. The report also notes that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson does not appear as Black Adam in the film, and that his version of the character is not expected to be part of this new, interconnected universe for the foreseeable future.
While his Hollywood career continues to thrive, John Cena remains at the top of the wrestling world as the reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. He is currently scheduled to defend his title against the 2025 King of the Ring winner, Cody Rhodes, in the main event of the upcoming SummerSlam premium live event.
Here is the Superman trailer:
