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Peacemaker Season 2 to Stream Weekly on HBO Max Starting Aug. 21

Eight 37- to 44-minute episodes will air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET under James Gunn’s direction, kicking off his rebooted DCU continuity.

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John Cena's Peacemaker enjoys a party of sorts in the Peacemaker season two trailer. (HBO Max)
Peacemaker doing thumbs up.

Overview

  • Peacemaker Season 2 consists of eight episodes that will premiere on August 21 and run weekly through a finale on October 9 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
  • James Gunn confirmed on X that the series will not be released as a binge drop and personally directed three episodes, including the premiere.
  • Each episode spans roughly 37 to 44 minutes, maintaining a consistent runtime throughout the season.
  • The new season bridges directly from Gunn’s Superman film by featuring multiple Superman-related crossovers and teasing a “really, really, really big cameo” in the finale, with rumors circulating about a David Corenswet appearance.
  • Early reviews report a 97 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 36 reviews, underscoring strong critical anticipation.