The HBO Max series Peacemaker seems to have taken everyone by surprise. When it was first revealed that a spin-off series was being made for one of The Suicide Squad’s most dislikable characters, fans were unsure how it would work. As it turns out, it worked stunningly well. The series has quickly become a fan-favorite. As a result, it’s just been revealed that Peacemaker Season 2 has been officially greenlit.
This news comes via James Gunn, director of The Suicide Squad and showrunner for Peacemaker. While he’s a massive part of why the series has worked so well, there are plenty of other skilled talents behind the show as well. This includes star John Cena, who masterfully plays the titular character.
As noted by James Gunn on Twitter:
“That’s right, #Peacemaker is coming back for Season Two. Thanks to Peter Safran, @JohnCena, our incredible cast & crew, our wildly supportive & lovely friends at @HBOMax – and mostly all of you for watching! @DCpeacemaker”
https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1494020020980097024?s=20&t=ruWXRx5p23oH-u6vathhjQ
Star John Cena also shared the good news regarding Peacemaker Season 2 on Twitter, and gave the following statement to go with it:
“Learning about and eventually becoming #PEACEMAKER was an exercise in exploring the fun and absolutely genius mind of @JamesGunn. It’s been a privilege to work on this show and with the cast, crew and @hbomax team. Elated to say we’ll be back to create more peace for Season ✌️!”
Learning about and eventually becoming #PEACEMAKER was an exercise in exploring the fun and absolutely genius mind of @JamesGunn. It’s been a privilege to work on this show and with the cast, crew and @hbomax team. Elated to say we’ll be back to create more peace for Season ✌️! pic.twitter.com/ujeeXODvOn
— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 16, 2022
As for Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max, she stated:
“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,” Sarah Aubrey began. “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.”
Fans can currently enjoy the first season of Peacemaker on HBO Max.