Overview

• The eight-episode season debuts August 21 on Max and will roll out weekly through October 9.
• Gunn says only Creature Commandos, Superman (2025) and Peacemaker Season 2 are canon in the new timeline, with prior events counting only if explicitly referenced.
• The narrative puts the multiverse at the forefront, with John Cena returning as Peacemaker and playing more than one version of the character.
• Frank Grillo joins as Rick Flag Sr., described as taking the reins at A.R.G.U.S. and targeting Peacemaker.
• The premiere includes a recap to clarify continuity from the soft reboot, and the season unveils a new opening sequence set to Foxy Shazam’s “Oh Lord.”