SDCC 2025: Step Into a Parallel World in PEACEMAKER Season 2 Trailer
Peacemaker James Gunn also revealed the new tune for the show's opening credits.
Make your peace with the eight-episode second season's arrival next month. Peacemaker
It's time to get the gang back together.
SDCC 2025 saw the unleashing of the Peacemaker Season 2 official trailer during a fun-filled panel. Said panel consisted of co-head of DC Studios, executive producer, writer and director James Gunn, alongside stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows.
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Here's a synopsis for Season 2 per Warner Bros. Discovery:
'In Season 2, Peacemaker discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.'
The trailer sees our titular lead (John Cena) reckon with society not viewing him as a hero, even after our merry band of misfits saved the world last season. However, he discovers a parallel dimension where he's hailed as a hero and his life is significantly better. Of course, if something's too good to be true, it most likely is.
Additionally, Peacemaker and Harcourt's (Jennifer Holland) complex dynamic takes a turn for the romantic as the team scrambles to bring him home. Economos (Steve Agee) partners with an unexpected character: Judomaster (Nhut Le). Beyond that, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) barrels down the path of vengeance after Peacemaker killed his son in The Suicide Squad .
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Gunn also told congoers at Peacefest, an event in celebration of Peacemaker Season 2, that Foxy Shazam's 'Oh Lord' will be the track used for the opening credits. Foxy Shazam then performed that song for attendees. The Cast and Crew
John Cena, Danielle Brooks (Adebayo), Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma (Vigilante), Steve Agee and Robert Patrick (Auggie Smith/White Dragon) return for Season 2. New cast members include Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez (Sasha Bordeaux) and Tim Meadows (Langston Fleury). Gunn penned all eight episodes of the season and directed three. Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett and Althea Jones also direct.
Peacemaker Season 2 premieres on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, only on HBO Max. Before you go, check out the official trailer below:
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