Peacemaker season 2
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The second and final season of the American television series Peacemaker is based on the eponymous character from DC Comics. While the first season is a spin-off from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film The Suicide Squad (2021), the second season is part of the DC Universe (DCU), which is a "soft reboot" of the DCEU. The season continues the story of jingoistic vigilante Chris Smith / Peacemaker, who finds an alternate dimension where his father and brother are still alive and the family together is a highly regarded superhero team. It is set after the events of the DCU film Superman (2025). It is produced by DC Studios with James Gunn as showrunner. John Cena stars as the titular character alongside Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, and Robert Patrick. The season was ordered in February 2022, with Gunn set to write and direct all eight episodes. Filming was expected to begin in 2023, but work was put on hold when Gunn was made co-CEO of DC Studios and switched focus to Superman. The spin-off series Waller was then prioritized, but later delayed by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, and in March 2024 Gunn announced that the second season of Peacemaker would now release first. Some filming occurred the next month, taking place simultaneously with Superman at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Principal photography for the season took place from June to November. The season premiered on the streaming service HBO Max on August 21, 2025, and consisted of eight episodes. The season received critical acclaim, with critics considering it superior to the first season and praising Gunn's writing, story, characters, emotional weight, themes, and Cena's performance, though reactions to the finale were polarizing.
Infobox
Showrunner
James Gunn
Starring
John Cena Danielle Brooks Freddie Stroma Jennifer Holland Steve Agee Frank Grillo Robert Patrick
No. of episodes
8
Original network
HBO Max
Original release
August 21 (2025-08-21) – October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
Tables
· Episodes
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
season
1
Title
"The Ties That Grind"
Directed by
James Gunn
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
August 21, 2025 (2025-08-21)
One night, Chris Smith / Peacemaker encounters a door in the Quantum Unfolding Chamber (QUC) he uses as a storage area, in which he finds an alternate reality where his father Auggie Smith is alive and a superhero. Six months later, Chris is displeased that he has not been taken seriously as a superhero and failed to join the Justice Gang, while Em
One night, Chris Smith / Peacemaker encounters a door in the Quantum Unfolding Chamber (QUC) he uses as a storage area, in which he finds an alternate reality where his father Auggie Smith is alive and a superhero. Six months later, Chris is displeased that he has not been taken seriously as a superhero and failed to join the Justice Gang, while Em
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One night, Chris Smith / Peacemaker encounters a door in the Quantum Unfolding Chamber (QUC) he uses as a storage area, in which he finds an alternate reality where his father Auggie Smith is alive and a superhero. Six months later, Chris is displeased that he has not been taken seriously as a superhero and failed to join the Justice Gang, while Em
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
season
2
Title
"A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird"
Directed by
Greg Mottola
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
A . agent Langston Fleury is assigned as Economos' handler, as Flag Sr. grows suspicious of the latter. Adebayo visits Chris and informs him of Flag Sr. monitoring him, while suggesting he surrender the QUC to A . Adrian Chase meets with the pair and later helps Chris dispose of Peacemaker-2's corpse. While Chris and the 11th Street K
A . agent Langston Fleury is assigned as Economos' handler, as Flag Sr. grows suspicious of the latter. Adebayo visits Chris and informs him of Flag Sr. monitoring him, while suggesting he surrender the QUC to A . Adrian Chase meets with the pair and later helps Chris dispose of Peacemaker-2's corpse. While Chris and the 11th Street K
No.
overall
A . agent Langston Fleury is assigned as Economos' handler, as Flag Sr. grows suspicious of the latter. Adebayo visits Chris and informs him of Flag Sr. monitoring him, while suggesting he surrender the QUC to A . Adrian Chase meets with the pair and later helps Chris dispose of Peacemaker-2's corpse. While Chris and the 11th Street K
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
season
3
Title
"Another Rick Up My Sleeve"
Directed by
Greg Mottola
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
September 4, 2025 (2025-09-04)
Chris goes to meet Harcourt-2 at A . headquarters, where he learns that Flag Jr. is alive and dating Harcourt-2 in this universe. Harcourt-2 and Chris go on a walk, where Chris learns Harcourt-2 broke up with his counterpart because of his infidelity and unwillingness to commit to a serious relationship. Their conversation is interrupted by
Chris goes to meet Harcourt-2 at A . headquarters, where he learns that Flag Jr. is alive and dating Harcourt-2 in this universe. Harcourt-2 and Chris go on a walk, where Chris learns Harcourt-2 broke up with his counterpart because of his infidelity and unwillingness to commit to a serious relationship. Their conversation is interrupted by
No.
overall
Chris goes to meet Harcourt-2 at A . headquarters, where he learns that Flag Jr. is alive and dating Harcourt-2 in this universe. Harcourt-2 and Chris go on a walk, where Chris learns Harcourt-2 broke up with his counterpart because of his infidelity and unwillingness to commit to a serious relationship. Their conversation is interrupted by
12
12
No.
overall
12
No. in
season
4
Title
"Need I Say Door"
Directed by
Peter Sollett
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
September 11, 2025 (2025-09-11)
Economos tips Chris off about the incoming A . raid, prompting him to escape his home with Eagly and the gateway device for the QUC. Later, Economos knocks out St. Wild to prevent him from shooting Eagly, while Chris defeats Judomaster after encountering him in the woods. Chris calls Adebayo and explains the situation as both of them drive t
Economos tips Chris off about the incoming A . raid, prompting him to escape his home with Eagly and the gateway device for the QUC. Later, Economos knocks out St. Wild to prevent him from shooting Eagly, while Chris defeats Judomaster after encountering him in the woods. Chris calls Adebayo and explains the situation as both of them drive t
No.
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Economos tips Chris off about the incoming A . raid, prompting him to escape his home with Eagly and the gateway device for the QUC. Later, Economos knocks out St. Wild to prevent him from shooting Eagly, while Chris defeats Judomaster after encountering him in the woods. Chris calls Adebayo and explains the situation as both of them drive t
13
13
No.
overall
13
No. in
season
5
Title
"Back to the Suture"
Directed by
Alethea Jones
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
September 18, 2025 (2025-09-18)
At the meeting location, Harcourt tries to convince Chris to leave, denying that they had a connection after previously hooking up. However, not wanting Bordeaux to kill him, Harcourt knocks Chris unconscious herself. At A ., Harcourt manages to get Economos to book Chris in jail to save his life as Flag Sr. brutally beats him up. Chris is l
At the meeting location, Harcourt tries to convince Chris to leave, denying that they had a connection after previously hooking up. However, not wanting Bordeaux to kill him, Harcourt knocks Chris unconscious herself. At A ., Harcourt manages to get Economos to book Chris in jail to save his life as Flag Sr. brutally beats him up. Chris is l
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At the meeting location, Harcourt tries to convince Chris to leave, denying that they had a connection after previously hooking up. However, not wanting Bordeaux to kill him, Harcourt knocks Chris unconscious herself. At A ., Harcourt manages to get Economos to book Chris in jail to save his life as Flag Sr. brutally beats him up. Chris is l
14
14
No.
overall
14
No. in
season
6
Title
"Ignorance Is Chris"
Directed by
James Gunn
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
The 11th Street Kids set up the dimensional portal at Adrian's home and head to the other dimension to try and get Chris home. Harcourt is taken by Keith to A ., where she meets Chris, while Adrian manages to find his dimensional counterpart. Adrian-2 reveals that Peacemaker-2 is his archnemesis and the reason why he joined the Sons of Liber
The 11th Street Kids set up the dimensional portal at Adrian's home and head to the other dimension to try and get Chris home. Harcourt is taken by Keith to A ., where she meets Chris, while Adrian manages to find his dimensional counterpart. Adrian-2 reveals that Peacemaker-2 is his archnemesis and the reason why he joined the Sons of Liber
No.
overall
The 11th Street Kids set up the dimensional portal at Adrian's home and head to the other dimension to try and get Chris home. Harcourt is taken by Keith to A ., where she meets Chris, while Adrian manages to find his dimensional counterpart. Adrian-2 reveals that Peacemaker-2 is his archnemesis and the reason why he joined the Sons of Liber
15
15
No.
overall
15
No. in
season
7
Title
"Like a Keith in the Night"
Directed by
Alethea Jones
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
October 2, 2025 (2025-10-02)
Chris and Harcourt escape A . before Auggie and Keith corner them and take them back to the Smiths' mansion. At the same time, Judomaster rescues Adebayo. Meanwhile, Flag Sr. and Bordeaux work with Sydney Happersen, a former LuthorCorp employee, to locate the dimensional rift at Adrian's house. Auggie and Keith interrogate Chris, but are int
Chris and Harcourt escape A . before Auggie and Keith corner them and take them back to the Smiths' mansion. At the same time, Judomaster rescues Adebayo. Meanwhile, Flag Sr. and Bordeaux work with Sydney Happersen, a former LuthorCorp employee, to locate the dimensional rift at Adrian's house. Auggie and Keith interrogate Chris, but are int
No.
overall
Chris and Harcourt escape A . before Auggie and Keith corner them and take them back to the Smiths' mansion. At the same time, Judomaster rescues Adebayo. Meanwhile, Flag Sr. and Bordeaux work with Sydney Happersen, a former LuthorCorp employee, to locate the dimensional rift at Adrian's house. Auggie and Keith interrogate Chris, but are int
16
16
No.
overall
16
No. in
season
8
Title
"Full Nelson"
Directed by
James Gunn
Written by
James Gunn
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
One month earlier, Chris and Harcourt go out for a night that ends in a kiss that results in Harcourt leaving. In the present day, Chris is in prison, refusing to see the Kids. Meanwhile, A . investigates the doors in the QUC, where multiple A . agents are killed. Adebayo and Adrian bail out Chris, who takes Eagly and runs away, with
One month earlier, Chris and Harcourt go out for a night that ends in a kiss that results in Harcourt leaving. In the present day, Chris is in prison, refusing to see the Kids. Meanwhile, A . investigates the doors in the QUC, where multiple A . agents are killed. Adebayo and Adrian bail out Chris, who takes Eagly and runs away, with
No.
overall
One month earlier, Chris and Harcourt go out for a night that ends in a kiss that results in Harcourt leaving. In the present day, Chris is in prison, refusing to see the Kids. Meanwhile, A . investigates the doors in the QUC, where multiple A . agents are killed. Adebayo and Adrian bail out Chris, who takes Eagly and runs away, with
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 9 | 1 | "The Ties That Grind" | James Gunn | James Gunn | August 21, 2025 (2025-08-21) | |
| One night, Chris Smith / Peacemaker encounters a door in the Quantum Unfolding Chamber (QUC) he uses as a storage area, in which he finds an alternate reality where his father Auggie Smith is alive and a superhero. Six months later, Chris is displeased that he has not been taken seriously as a superhero and failed to join the Justice Gang, while Em | ||||||
| 10 | 2 | "A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird" | Greg Mottola | James Gunn | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) | |
| A . agent Langston Fleury is assigned as Economos' handler, as Flag Sr. grows suspicious of the latter. Adebayo visits Chris and informs him of Flag Sr. monitoring him, while suggesting he surrender the QUC to A . Adrian Chase meets with the pair and later helps Chris dispose of Peacemaker-2's corpse. While Chris and the 11th Street K | ||||||
| 11 | 3 | "Another Rick Up My Sleeve" | Greg Mottola | James Gunn | September 4, 2025 (2025-09-04) | |
| Chris goes to meet Harcourt-2 at A . headquarters, where he learns that Flag Jr. is alive and dating Harcourt-2 in this universe. Harcourt-2 and Chris go on a walk, where Chris learns Harcourt-2 broke up with his counterpart because of his infidelity and unwillingness to commit to a serious relationship. Their conversation is interrupted by | ||||||
| 12 | 4 | "Need I Say Door" | Peter Sollett | James Gunn | September 11, 2025 (2025-09-11) | |
| Economos tips Chris off about the incoming A . raid, prompting him to escape his home with Eagly and the gateway device for the QUC. Later, Economos knocks out St. Wild to prevent him from shooting Eagly, while Chris defeats Judomaster after encountering him in the woods. Chris calls Adebayo and explains the situation as both of them drive t | ||||||
| 13 | 5 | "Back to the Suture" | Alethea Jones | James Gunn | September 18, 2025 (2025-09-18) | |
| At the meeting location, Harcourt tries to convince Chris to leave, denying that they had a connection after previously hooking up. However, not wanting Bordeaux to kill him, Harcourt knocks Chris unconscious herself. At A ., Harcourt manages to get Economos to book Chris in jail to save his life as Flag Sr. brutally beats him up. Chris is l | ||||||
| 14 | 6 | "Ignorance Is Chris" | James Gunn | James Gunn | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| The 11th Street Kids set up the dimensional portal at Adrian's home and head to the other dimension to try and get Chris home. Harcourt is taken by Keith to A ., where she meets Chris, while Adrian manages to find his dimensional counterpart. Adrian-2 reveals that Peacemaker-2 is his archnemesis and the reason why he joined the Sons of Liber | ||||||
| 15 | 7 | "Like a Keith in the Night" | Alethea Jones | James Gunn | October 2, 2025 (2025-10-02) | |
| Chris and Harcourt escape A . before Auggie and Keith corner them and take them back to the Smiths' mansion. At the same time, Judomaster rescues Adebayo. Meanwhile, Flag Sr. and Bordeaux work with Sydney Happersen, a former LuthorCorp employee, to locate the dimensional rift at Adrian's house. Auggie and Keith interrogate Chris, but are int | ||||||
| 16 | 8 | "Full Nelson" | James Gunn | James Gunn | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| One month earlier, Chris and Harcourt go out for a night that ends in a kiss that results in Harcourt leaving. In the present day, Chris is in prison, refusing to see the Kids. Meanwhile, A . investigates the doors in the QUC, where multiple A . agents are killed. Adebayo and Adrian bail out Chris, who takes Eagly and runs away, with | ||||||