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Peacemaker Season 2 Gets the Green Light!

Following the stellar launch of the series, HBO Max announced today the streaming service has given the green light to Peacemaker Season 2. The critically acclaimed series is written and directed by James Gunn and stars John Cena.

The eight-episode first season of the DC spinoff series premiered on Thursday, January 13, and will have its finale on February 17. Gunn will direct and write all episodes for Peacemaker Season 2.

Peacemaker Season 2 Gets the Green Light!

Peacemaker debuted as the No. 1 new original streaming series for social engagement on Twitter across all of television and remains the #1 social show YTD across Max Originals on multiple social platforms.

The series follows the explosive escapades of the character that John Cena reprises in the aftermath of James Gunn’s 2021 film The Suicide Squad – a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.

“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,” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max.

“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.”

“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,” added Gunn.

“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 Cena.

“Thank you to James Gunn, Peter Safran, HBO Max, the crew, and my castmates who worked tirelessly to make this unforgettable series.”

The first season stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Chukwudi Iwuji, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick. James Gunn wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker and directed five, including the first.

Gunn, Peter Safran, and Matt Miller serve as executive producers on the series, with John Cena as co-executive producer and Stacy Littlejohn as consulting producer. The show is produced by Gunn’s Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Peacemaker Season 2

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