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James Gunn Completes 'Superman Saga' Treatment and Positions Peacemaker Season 2 as DCU Anchor

The adult-oriented series will debut on August 21 on HBO and HBO Max, picking up from Superman to set up forthcoming DCU entries

John Cena as Peacemaker
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James Gunn Announces The SUPERMAN SAGA: "I've Already Completed A Treatment For The Next Story"

Overview

  • James Gunn has finished a “very, very worked out” treatment for the next chapter in what he’s calling the ‘Superman Saga’ and anticipates entering production soon.
  • Peacemaker Season 2 is set to premiere August 21 on HBO and HBO Max as an R-rated continuation that picks up directly after Superman.
  • Gunn says the new Peacemaker episodes serve as critical connective tissue, featuring returning characters and guest stars to advance the unified DCU storyline.
  • John Cena explains the season shifts DCU strategy away from standalone stories toward a continuous narrative, highlighting the series’ broader role.
  • Gunn playfully declined to confirm whether Peacemaker will lead a future feature film, citing a joking “Safran punishment” for revealing unconfirmed details.