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Geek Tyrant
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Reveals He'd Like to See PEACEMAKER Go Head-to-Head With BATMAN in His DCU — GeekTyrant
James Gunn has planned out a handful of exciting movies and TV series to kick off his DC Universe, but he still has a ton of characters and team-ups to play with as he moves into his future phases. We will most likely have to wait until Comic-Con to hear more than what we currently know about the DC slate, but in the meantime, Gunn mentioned one interesting head-to-head he would like to see go down. During an appearance this past weekend at CCXP 2025 in Mexico City, CBM reports that Gunn and Peacemaker star John Cena were asked who they'd like to see Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, battle in the DCU. While Cena did not provide an answer, Gunn enthusiastically responded he wants to see Peacemaker fight the Dark Knight himself, Batman. It's easy to think Bruce Wayne would beat Christopher Smith no problem (James Gunn himself supports the idea). However, it's worth noting that, while the Caped Crusader is a trained killer, Peacemaker is one as well. He may be goofy, but he knows very well how to hurt someone when he needs to, so he'd likely give Batman a good challenge. Will this happen? It's difficult to say, especially with The Brave and the Bold having no release date as of yet. However, it's an exciting possibility that Gunn could realistically be planning to make a reality. Would you like to see this fight go down? Peacemaker Season 2 will be released on August 21, 2025.
Business Upturn
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Is Peacemaker season 2 releasing in June 2025? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 3, 2025, 19:00 IST Last updated June 3, 2025, 12:15 IST Fans of the hit DC series Peacemaker have been eagerly awaiting news about Season 2 since the first season's explosive debut in January 2022. Created by James Gunn and starring John Cena as the chaotic, peace-obsessed antihero Christopher Smith, the show became a standout success for HBO Max. With speculation swirling about its release date, one question persists: Is Peacemaker Season 2 releasing in June 2025? Here's everything we know so far. Is Peacemaker Season 2 Releasing in June 2025? No, Peacemaker Season 2 is not releasing in June 2025. According to official announcements from DC Studios and showrunner James Gunn, the second season is scheduled to premiere on August 21, 2025, on Max. Gunn confirmed this date via social media posts on April 7, 2025, stating, 'Counting the days until Peace on Earth. I just finished the DI & Mix on the Season Premiere yesterday and wow it's one of my favorite things ever. DC Studios' #Peacemaker Season 2 coming soon only on @StreamOnMax August 21.' This release follows the theatrical debut of Gunn's Superman film on July 11, 2025, aligning with the DC Universe timeline. Background on Peacemaker Peacemaker originated as a spin-off from the 2021 film The Suicide Squad , where John Cena's character, a jingoistic mercenary willing to kill for peace, stole the spotlight. The first season, an eight-episode run, followed Peacemaker's mission with Task Force X to stop an alien invasion known as Project Butterflies, blending dark humor, action, and surprising depth. Its success—culminating in a record-breaking finale viewership for Max in February 2022—prompted a swift renewal for Season 2. Where to Watch Peacemaker Season 2 will stream exclusively on Max in the US, starting August 21, 2025. Internationally, availability varies—expect it on JioHotstar in India, as noted by The New Indian Express. Season 1 is currently available on Max for a refresher. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Business
- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN's $700 Million Stakes: What's Riding on DC Studios' Big Bet — GeekTyrant
With Superman flying into theaters this July, this movie is DC Studios' proving ground. A new report from The Wrap reveals the film's massive $225 million budget and what it'll take for James Gunn's DCU relaunch to survive its maiden flight. According to insiders, the break-even line hovers around $500 million globally, but for Warner Bros. Discovery, expectations soar much higher. One talent agent told The Wrap, 'While release dates are important, I don't think the challenge is Jurassic World: Rebirth or any other film. The challenge is almost entirely a question of if Superman resonates with today's audience. Did they successfully update an Eisenhower-era character so the 2025 Gen Z audience can identify with him?' It's a fair question. Superman may be iconic, but that doesn't guarantee modern relevance. The agent continued, 'The simple brand recognition of Superman will probably take them to or close to $500 million worldwide, but anything above that will be because the audience identifies with the title character.' Another source suggested $500 million could still result in a modest profit, but modest won't cut it for Warner Bros. Discovery. David Zaslav is betting the house on DC, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings to pull the studio out of its financial rut. Superman needs to make closer to $700 million to hit that 'win' status in the eyes of the studio brass. And if it falls short? Things get murky. While shows like Peacemaker Season 2, Lanterns , and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow are still moving forward, 2027 and beyond is another story. Plans are already shifting, Sgt. Rock is reportedly dead in the water, partly due to unpredictable UK weather, and partly due to… well, lack of audience interest. An unnamed source put it bluntly: ''Supergirl' is a much safer bet than, say, Sgt. Rock , which despite a good package, is a property with zero awareness in the greater landscape. There are better superheroes ripe for adaptation in the DC library.' DC's strategy now seems reactive. A studio insider confirmed: 'Outside of anything Batman-related, DC will most likely wait to react to how Superman performs before deciding on which superhero from their library to tackle next. Greenlighting Supergirl may seem risky, but it extends the new universe they are trying to establish and shows a commitment to the larger brand.' Still, Batman can't carry this universe on his cowl alone. The Batman: Part II remains in development, and The Brave and the Bold is creeping forward at a snail's pace. Rumors already hint at a World's Finest movie that would team Superman and Batman, which would be an undeniable crowd-pleaser that also echoes the trajectory of the DCEU post-Man of Steel. It's unlikely Gunn and Peter Safran would be ousted after just one stumble, but the next couple of years will demand a careful balancing act as they make bold creative choices with lesser-known characters like Booster Gold and Swamp Thing, while still delivering some surefire hits. Superman is the litmus test for whether audiences are ready to believe in the DCU again. If it works, it'll give the new era a solid foundation. If it doesn't, we may be watching another rebuild in real-time. July 11 is coming fast. Let's see if the world is ready to believe a man can fly again.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
James Gunn Wants Peacemaker to Fight Batman
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors James Gunn wants Christopher Smith to go toe-to-toe with the Caped Crusader. That's the news out of CCXP 2025 in Mexico City where DC Studios co-head Gunn and Peacemaker himself, John Cena, answered questions about the upcoming season of "Peacemaker" and debuted a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel. According to ComicBookMovie, when asked who in the DCU they would want to see fight Peacemaker, Gunn answered that he would love to see Batman and Cena's antihero clash. Read More: James Gunn Teases 'Superman' Cameo in 'Peacemaker' Gunn also reportedly admitted that the Dark Knight would make short work of Christopher Smith, though we tend to think Peacemaker would make Batman work for his win. It's tough to say in part because we know so little about what is planned for the DCU's Batman. The new version of the character is set to debut in "The Brave and the Bold" which is still in development with no word on who might be the new Bruce Wayne. John Cena as Peacemaker in "Peacemaker" Episode 7, which landed on HBO Max on Thursday, February 10. John Cena as Peacemaker in "Peacemaker" Episode 7, which landed on HBO Max on Thursday, February 10. Katie Yu/HBO Max Along with talking about a potential Batman and Peacemaker clash, Gunn premiered a behind-the-scenes teaser with some very interesting details for those who look closely. You can watch the sizzle reel below. The sizzle reel opens with a dark confrontation between Peacemaker and Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), the new head of A.R.G.U.S. and the father of Rick Flag Jr. (Joel Kinnaman) who Peacemaker killed in 2021's "The Suicide Squad". "Peacemaker" fans curious about the new dance intro for Season 2 should watch closely, because a number of shots show the stars performing parts of the new dance. Story-wise there are some interesting things to note. For one, the White Dragon is back in spite of the character's death in "Peacemaker" Season 1. It's possible it could be someone other than Auggie Smith in the suit. Since there have been hints that part of the new season will unfold in an alternate reality, the White Dragon we're seeing could be from a reality in which his character survived. There also seem to be some new characters we haven't heard about before. At about the 35 second mark a dark clad figure flies through the air and crashes into a helicopter. At the 51 second mark, there's a menacing looking alien character sitting in a foldout chair. "Peacemaker" Season 2 premieres on HBO Max on August 21. More Comics: Marvel Star Says He's Done With The MCU Captain America: Brave New World Finally Has a Disney+ Free Streaming Date
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peacemaker season 2 finally has a teaser trailer – here are 3 things you need to know about the hit Max show's return
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's official: Peacemaker season 2 will be streaming on Max from Thursday, August 21 at 9.00pm ET/PT. John Cena will be back as the titular hero, and many villains' butts will be kicked. The official synopsis says: "The new season follows Christopher 'Chris' Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante Super Hero as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost." Season 1 stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee and Robert Patrick are all back, and this time around they're joined by a new cast that includes by Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows. As you'll see from the trailer below, the second season looks set to deliver one of the best Max show's trademark mix of whip-cracking action and whip-smart wisecracking. Here's what you need to know. One of the problems facing season 2 is that it's in a different universe to season 1: James Gunn set Peacemaker season 1 in the DC Extended Universe, which is now gone, so season 2 takes place in the DCU. That raises lots of questions, which we've explained in our in-depth hub (linked above). It looks like at least part of the answer is at the end of the trailer, which shows not only Peacemaker but also... Peacemaker. If they aren't the DCU Peacemaker and the DCEU Peacemaker then we'll be amazed. In the trailer we see Peacemaker auditioning very uncomfortably for Maxwell Lord's Justice League, while Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl look on. Presumably this was filmed during production of Superman, which means we shouldn't expect them to play a huge part in season 2. But it's interesting because this Justice League is much more fun than the DCEU one, especially in its portrayal of Hawkgirl. It looks like Flagg Sr. is going to be a key character in season 2 after his starring role in the Creature Commandos animated series, and he's got very good reasons to go after Peacemaker: in The Suicide Squad (spoiler alert!), Peacemaker killed his son. That makes him more nuanced than the usual superhero show villain: he's not a monster; he's a grieving parent. Going by this new trailer there's lots to be excited about, so August can't come soon enough. Season 2 of Peacemaker will be streaming on Max from August 21 and will see Rick Flag Sr "on a mission" for justice. The first season of Peacemaker is streaming on Max in the US and Now in the UK. Peacemaker season 2 release date finally confirmed as new footage of popular HBO TV show revealed in Max sizzle reel trailer What is the release date and time for The Last of Us season 2 episode 5? Max's password sharing crackdown will take a while before it goes 'full steam', WBD says
