James Gunn is expanding the DC Universe, and Peacemaker Season 2 Characters are at the heart of it. Set to premiere on August 21 on Max, Season 2 brings back fan-favorite faces while introducing new DC icons—many of whom will tie into upcoming projects like Superman and Lanterns. Here’s your definitive guide.
Peacemaker Season 2 Characters: Release Date and Creative Team
- Release Date: August 21, 2025, on Max
- Showrunner: James Gunn returns as writer and director, ensuring the show aligns with his rebooted DCU vision.
In Peacemaker Season 2, Gunn seamlessly connects the show to future DC projects while retaining the wild tone fans love.
Main Character: Where Peacemaker Stands Now
John Cena returns as Christopher Smith (Peacemaker), who became a national pariah after the events of The Suicide Squad. By cooperating with ARGUS during Project Butterfly, Peacemaker gained his freedom and Season 2 finds him navigating a chaotic new world under the DCU banner.
Returning Peacemaker Season 2 Characters
Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks)
Amanda Waller’s daughter, a key ARGUS agent and emotional anchor to Peacemaker. She exposed Project Butterfly’s truth and her mother’s corruption.
Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland)
After aiding Peacemaker during Project Butterfly, Harcourt returns following cameos in Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
John Economos (Steve Agee)
The quirky tech genius and ARGUS member is back, scarred but loyal.
Vigilante (Freddie Stroma)
Peacemaker’s unpredictable best friend, still fighting crime in his own twisted way.
Judomaster (Nhut Le)
His allegiance is unclear after escaping ARGUS captivity. He once supported the Butterfly agenda—what’s next for him?
New Peacemaker Season 2 Characters in the DCU
Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo)
Father of Rick Flag Jr. he now heads ARGUS and harbors a grudge against Peacemaker for his son’s death.
Sasha Bordeaux (Sol Rodriguez)
A Checkmate operative tied to Batman’s world, Sasha is rising fast—and aligned with powerful figures like Maxwell Lord.
Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn)
A manipulative DC villain, Lord appears both in Peacemaker Season 2 and Gunn’s Superman. He interviews Peacemaker for the “Justice Gang.”
Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion)
This Green Lantern makes his debut in Superman, but appears here as part of Peacemaker’s Justice Gang evaluation.
Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced)
A fierce hero introduced in Season 2, Hawkgirl joins Gardner and Lord during the Justice Gang interviews.
Other Key Peacemaker Season 2 Characters and Details
- Eagly, Peacemaker’s loyal eagle, remains a fan-favorite companion and a symbol of the show’s heart.
- Peacemaker Season 2 marks the first official TV series within Gunn’s DCU, making it essential viewing for fans of upcoming films like Superman and Lanterns.
Why Peacemaker Season 2 Characters Matter
The Peacemaker Season 2 Characters lineup is more than just a roster—it’s a blueprint for the future of the DC Universe. From returning allies to powerful new faces, each character plays a role in shaping James Gunn’s unified vision for DC storytelling.
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Patrick Webb