Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer and Key Art From Comic-Con

Following their debut at the San Diego Comic-Con, HBO Max has revealed the official trailer and key art for Peacemaker Season 2. Comprised of eight episodes, the second season will premiere on Thursday, August 21, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The HBO Max Original series Peacemaker comes from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, is created for television by James Gunn, and stars John Cena.

The new season follows Christopher “Chris” Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante superhero as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost.

John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick return for season two. The new cast members include Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows.

James Gunn wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker Season 2 and directed three, including the first episode. Gunn, Peter Safran, and John Cena serve as executive producers. Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, and Althea Jones also direct.

Based on characters from DC, Peacemaker is produced by Gunn’s Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company in association with Warner Bros. Television.

“The brilliance of James Gunn once again shines with Peacemaker,” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max, previously. “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 [Max], we are thrilled that the viewers agreed to give peace a f***ing chance.”

James Gunn (Superman) added: “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!”

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