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Peacemaker Season 2 Opens With 22% U.S. Household Lift, Signaling Early Momentum for Gunn’s DCU

Early acclaim, DCU‑canon status, plus strategic timing position the series as a bridge from Superman to upcoming titles.

Peacemaker in Season 2 Episode 1 and Superman
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John Cena in Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 2
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Overview

  • Episode 1 reached 22% more U.S. households in its first four days than the Season 1 finale, according to Samba TV.
  • The new season debuted to a near‑perfect 99% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes after early reviews.
  • HBO Max is releasing eight episodes weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, with the finale set for Oct. 9 and late‑season installments kept tightly under wraps.
  • James Gunn wrote all eight episodes and directed three, including the premiere, underscoring his hands‑on creative control.
  • Gunn confirms only Creature Commandos, Superman, and Peacemaker Season 2 are fully DCU canon, with season‑one recap elements adjusted to align continuity; he has also teased surprise appearances by big DCU stars near season’s end.