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James Gunn Defends Peacemaker Season 2 Finale, Citing Key Setups for the DCU

He acknowledges a divided response, positioning the episode as connective tissue for future films.

Overview

  • During a Threads watch party, Gunn said he loves the finale and that it is fair some viewers did not.
  • The closing episode drew a series-low 6.7/10 on IMDb as some criticized a lack of major surprises and rushed arcs.
  • Gunn insisted the installment includes significant groundwork for the rebooted DCU, naming Checkmate and Salvation without detailing plot.
  • He clarified he never promised a Blue Beetle appearance in the finale.
  • He rejected a theory tying Langston Fleury to Martian Manhunter and noted upcoming films will explain needed context, including in Man of Tomorrow.