Overview

• Gunn told GQ that a few racist viewers called him “polarizing,” a characterization he says he accepts.
• He emphasized that Peacemaker is a space where he exercises broad creative freedom and takes deliberate risks.
• The filmmaker said the contentious episode was approached thoughtfully despite tackling sensitive material with humor.
• He acknowledged “a lot of pushback from various sources within the structure” but chose not to pull punches.
• New episodes stream Thursdays on HBO Max, with Episode 8 scheduled for October 9, 2025.