Earth X’s Auggie Smith: James Gunn Reveals the Facts

James Gunn has revealed that the Earth X version of Auggie Smith is a “generally good human being” who actively opposes the Nazi regime. In contrast to his main DCU counterpart, this distinction not only highlights a dramatic moral divergence but also intensifies Peacemaker’s emotional conflict, while simultaneously adding greater depth and complexity to the overall storyline.

The Moral Complexity of Auggie Smith in Earth X

On Threads, Gunn explained the ethical nuance behind alternate-reality characters:

“Well, Auggie is generally a good human being who is opposed to what the Nazis are doing. But Keith (and Chris 2), well… I don’t know. Sometimes the apples fall very far from the tree — on both Earths!”

Key story developments include:

Earth X’s Auggie Smith (Blue Dragon) actively opposes the Nazi regime, telling Peacemaker and Harcourt he fought “the madman murderers and monsters in front of [him] because that’s all [he] can control.”
Contrasts sharply with the main DCU Auggie, a racist White Dragon.
The moral reversal extends to other characters — while Auggie is heroic, his son Keith and the alternate Peacemaker (Chris 2) appear to align with the regime.

Emotional Impact of Auggie Smith’s Storyline

The storyline reaches an emotional peak when Vigilante shoots Earth X Auggie during a rescue attempt. Peacemaker is left devastated, echoing his trauma from killing his father in Season 1. Fans noted the psychological parallels between both universes, emphasizing how Peacemaker must confront losing a father figure once again.

Production Details and Release Information

Peacemaker Season 2, created, written, and directed by James Gunn, premiered on August 21, 2025, with its finale scheduled to stream on October 9, 2025, on HBO Max. The season stars John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Danielle Brooks, and Steve Agee. Through the Earth X storyline, the series delves into themes of nature versus nurture, while advancing Peacemaker’s redemption arc and heightening the emotional stakes across the multiverse, enriching the DCU’s intricate character landscape.