The hype is real—Peacemaker is back, and it’s louder, bloodier, and weirder than ever. At CCXP Mexico 2025, James Gunn and the cast of the Max hit series dropped a brand-new Season 2 “Hype Sizzle Reel,” giving fans a wild, behind-the-scenes glimpse of what’s coming when Christopher Smith returns to screens on August 21st.
The reel isn’t just your average teaser—it’s a chaotic, self-aware peek into the madness of Season 2. There’s plenty of on-set fun, explosive action, and even a hint at what looks like Peacemaker-on-Peacemaker mayhem. And with John Cena back in the helmet and tighty-whities, you can bet things are about to get unhinged.
James Gunn, now co-CEO of DC Studios, is back in the director’s chair alongside returning stars Steve Agee, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Nhut Le, and Robert Patrick (yes, somehow still involved after Season 1’s wild ending). And while the returning crew is enough to get fans excited, the new faces bring even more firepower: Frank Grillo joins as Rick Flag, Sr., Sol Rodriguez as Sasha Bordeaux, and Tim Meadows steps into the DCU as ARGUS Agent Langston Fleury. Also confirmed: the return of Michael Rooker as Red St. Wild. Yeah—things are going to get weird.
Behind the camera, Gunn has recruited Greg Mottola (Superbad) and Peter Sollett (Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist) to direct episodes, promising a balance of sharp comedy and emotional depth. Plus, with Gunn teasing a “really, really, really big cameo” in the season finale and new opening credits debuting at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, there’s no shortage of reasons to stay locked in.
Season 2 picks up with Peacemaker attempting to balance his ultra-violent methods with a growing sense of humanity. Expect existential crises, massive fight scenes, and deeply inappropriate jokes—plus whatever the heck “Peacemaker-on-Peacemaker action” turns out to be.
Bottom line: Peacemaker Season 2 isn’t just returning—it’s kicking down the door. And if the sizzle reel is any indication, James Gunn and crew are ready to take the DCU to even crazier heights.
