Peacemaker Renewed for Season Two

HBO Max has ordered a second season of the DC spin-off series Peacemaker, written and directed by James Gunn and starring John Cena.

The eight-episode first season of the series premiered on January 13, with the finale launching on the platform today. Gunn will direct and write all episodes for season two of Peacemaker.

Peacemaker follows the escapades of the character that Cena reprises in the aftermath of Gunn’s 2021 film The Suicide Squad, a vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it. The series is produced by Gunn’s Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max, said: “The brilliance of James Gunn once again shines with Peacemaker. He took this character, brought to life by the inimitable John Cena, and created an exceptional series that’s simultaneously thrilling, hilarious and heartfelt, showcasing the humanity beneath this team of misfits living in a superhuman world. As the first original DC show to have its series premiere on HBO Max, we are thrilled that the viewers agreed to give peace a f***ing chance.”

Gunn said: “Creating Peacemaker has been one of the true highlights of my life, both professionally and otherwise, with John Cena and the incredible creative team around me, as well as our partners at HBO Max. To have something we all love so much be loved by the audience in turn has been a wonderful experience. I can’t wait for folks to see where team Peacemaker goes in season two!”

Cena added: “I am incredibly honored and humbled by the response to Peacemaker and the experience of playing this character. Thank you to James Gunn, Peter Safran, HBO Max, the crew and my castmates who worked tirelessly to make this unforgettable series.”