DC Studiosco-chiefsJames GunnandPeter Safranemphasized that the release date for Season 2 of the hitMaxseriesPeacemakeris still on track for August.
However, its been a hard road for the show.
Were still working on it, said Gunn.
John Cena as Peacemaker and Viola Davis as Amanda WallerWarner Bros. / DC Studios
DCs other Max seriesLanternsgoes, Gunn and Safran are hopeful it will debut in early 2026.
Gunn called the Season 2 shoot ofPeacemakera harrowing, dizzying and wonderful experience.
Peacemakerfollows the escapades of Peacemaker, a role that star John Cena originated in Gunns 2021 filmThe Suicide Squad.
Season 2 of the HBO series willwelcome Frank Grillo to the cast.
Grillo will play Rick Flag Sr in live-action form.
Grillo first voiced the animated version of his character in the Max animated seriesCreature Commandos.
Filming for the second season of the superhero serieswrapped in November 2024.
Gunn wrote all eight episodes ofPeacemakerSeason 1 and directed five, including the first one.
