Summary
Peacemakeris set to debut its second season on HBO Max later this year. News coming out of the San Diego Comic-Con highlights the show as the project that will truly lay the groundwork for the new DC Universe (DCU).
Warner Bros.has had a rough go of it with their DC projects over the past decade or so. Sure, high marks likeWonder WomanandThe Suicide Squadstand out, butthe overall DC Extended Universe (DCEU)of films crashed and burned so hard with audiences and critics alike that WB decided to reboot the entire franchise. The connected universe seemed doomed from the momentBatman v. Superman: Dawn of Justicefailed to meet expectations back in 2016, so the fact that the DCEU survived up through 2023 is somewhat of a minor miracle in itself. All in all, the DCEU lasted ten years and put fifteen films in theaters worldwide. That isn’t too shabby when compared to something like Universal’s so-called Dark Universe, which was mercifully killed off after a solitary film: 2017’s disastrousThe Mummy. Things are looking better for DC and WB this time around asCreature CommandosandSupermanhave done well with audiences andPeacemakeraims to continue that upward trajectory.
Numerous details about the second season ofPeacemakerwere revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con, along with a brand new trailer.Many fans have been wondering how the first season ofPeacemakerwas a part of the DCEU and the second would be a part of the DCU. Well, now we know:Peacemakerwill supposedly establish that there are at least 100 different universes housed within the DC Universe franchise. The first episode is set a month after the events ofSupermanand both Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl are set to appear.The season deals with Peacemaker going to an alternate universe that will accept him as a hero and the consequences that result from that action.
PeacemakerPicks Up WhereSupermanLeft Off In Establishing The New DC Universe
Hope You’re Ready For A New Dance Sequence As Well
With multiple episodes directed by both James Gunn andSuperbad’s Greg Mottola, it is clearPeacemaker’s second season is swinging for the fences. Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr. seems to play a significant part after his brief screentime inSuperman. Flag Sr. is on the hunt for Peacemaker as John Cena’s character killed Rick Flag Jr. inThe Suicide Squad. Fans will also get to enjoy a fight scene between two John Cenas as Peacemakers from different universes face off against each other mano a mano.
There are numerous other returning faces besides Cena, as well.Fan-favorite Leota Adebayo, played by Danielle Brooks, is back to keep Cena’s Peacemaker in line. Other returning characters include Freddie Stroma’s Adrian Chase, Jennifer Holland’s Emilia Harcourt, and Steve Agee’s John Economos. In the least surprising news about the show thus far, James Gunn’s brother Sean will be reprising his role of Maxwell Lord fromSuperman.
Taken as a whole, there seems to be a lot to look forward to for DC fans. Let’s see ifPeacemakercan live up to the hype.
