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Peacemaker Season 2 Gains Steam as Episode 2 Lands and James Gunn Teases Major DCU Cameos

After a near‑perfect, higher‑viewed premiere, Gunn is guarding surprise‑packed late episodes.

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Peacemaker in Season 2 Episode 1 and Superman
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Overview

  • Episode 2 drops Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max, with weekly releases through an October 9 finale; streaming is also available on Jio Hotstar in India.
  • Samba TV reports a 22% increase in U.S. households for the Season 2 premiere versus the Season 1 finale over the first four days.
  • Critical reception remains exceptionally strong, with the new season sitting near 99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on early reviews.
  • Gunn says “big, big stars from the DC universe” appear near the end of the season and is withholding Episodes 6–8 from press to prevent spoilers.
  • Season 2 is confirmed DCU canon alongside Creature Commandos and Superman, with continuity realignment positioning the series as a bridge to upcoming DC projects.