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James Gunn Clarifies Peacemaker Season 2’s Penultimate Episode, Teases Surprise Finale

In a Threads watchalong, the DC Studios chief directly addressed fan questions about the latest episode.

Overview

  • Gunn confirmed and contextualized key character actions from Episode 7 during a live Q&A without offering further plot details here.
  • He characterized a debated figure from the episode in nuanced terms, emphasizing his broader approach to morally complex storytelling.
  • Gunn said the Season 2 finale will be nothing like what viewers expect, with the episode scheduled for Oct. 9 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
  • He rejected the idea that a fan-favorite vigilante is purely comedic, pointing to darker facets that inform recent events.
  • Coverage notes that Season 2 leans into multiverse elements as seven episodes stream now, with Gunn credited as sole writer and director of three installments.