Fresh off the heels of Superman, we’re getting the next “installment” in James Gunn’s reinvigorated DCU. And it’s not quite a new one. Peacemaker originally premiered back in 2021 as a spin-off of Suicide Squad, when the comic IP was still being adapted as the DCEU. As such, Season 2 returns under the full direction of Gunn’s new chapter, and lands in kind of an ambiguous place when it comes to overall canon.
Either way, Gunn is certainly hyped, saying, “I don’t think there’s anything that I’ve ever done that I love more than this season of Peacemaker, so I’m so excited for people to see it.” Here’s everything you need to know if you’re hoping to tune in.
Check out our Season 1 recap or take a peek at IGN’s spoiler-free review of Season 2’s first five episodes
Peacemaker Season 2 – Episode Release Schedule
New episodes of Peacemaker Season 2 will stream on HBO Max at 9pm ET every Thursday. The season will include eight episodes total. Assuming no breaks, here’s what to expect from the full release schedule:
Episode 1: “The Ties That Grind” – August 21Episode 2: “A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird” – August 28Episode 3: “Another Rick Up My Sleeve” – September 4Episode 4: “Need I Say Door” – September 11Episode 5: “Back to the Suture” – September 18Episode 6: TBA – September 25Episode 7: TBA – October 2Episode 8: TBA – October 9
HBO Max is the streaming home of the DCU, and as such is where you’ll find the new Creature Commandos series, movies from the DCEU era, and standalone projects like Matt Reeves’ The Batman. It’s also where Superman will eventually land on streaming.
HBO Max subscriptions start at $9.99, and unfortunately the service does not offer a free trial. A new HBO Max bundle with Disney+ and Hulu launched just last year and starts at $16.99/month.
The DCU Timeline (So Far)
Peacemaker Season 2 is partly to blame for Superman’s quick transition to digital, which means the recent DCU flick is worth catching before the new season, if possible. Before Superman, we got the first season of Creature Commandos, which IGN’s review describes as “gracefully fulfills its duties as the bridge between the old DCEU and the new DCU, while also telling a rock solid story all its own.” At this point, that’s about all of the homework you have.
Supergirl is slated to release next summer, followed by Clayface in the fall. Gunn has already teased follow-ups in what he’s deemed the “Superman Saga.”
Otherwise, it seems like the new DCU timeline will be as straightforward as possible. On the nature of the “DCU timeline”, Gunn has explained, “As of now it’s basically as the movies and shows come out — although of course some of these feature flashbacks.”
