We’re only a little over a month away from HBO Max’sPeacemaker, a spinoff ofJames Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadfocused onJohn Cena’s title character, and now, we have another trailer for Gunn’s insane series.
When announcing the series, Gunn said that“Peacemakeris an opportunity to delve into current world issues through the lens of this superhero/supervillain/and world’s biggest douchebag.” The end of this year’sThe Suicide Squadfound Peacemaker in the hospital after coming out as the film’s big villain — an impressive feat in a movie that also features the kaiju alien starfish monster Starro the Conqueror. In this trailer, though, it seems Cena’s Peacemaker is starting to become a little conflicted about his original promise to secure peace at all costs — no matter how many men, women, and children he has to kill in its pursuit. But as the trailer also suggests, is it really the right time for Peacemaker to get all introspective over who he isnow?
In addition to Cena returning as Peacemaker, the series will also see the return ofThe Suicide Squad’sSteve AgeeandJennifer Holland.Peacemakeralso starsDanielle Brooks, who Gunn has described as the show’s co-lead;Robert Patrickas Peacemaker’s father;Freddie Stromaas Vigilante; andChukwudi Iwujias Clemson Murn.
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Gunn has written all eight episodes of the series and will direct five of the show’s episodes. Also directing will beJody Hill(The Righteous Gemstones) andRosemary Rodriguez(The Walking Dead).
Peacemakeris just one of many major DC projects coming to HBO Max in the near future. Also scheduled for next year isBatgirl, starringLeslie Gracein the title role. HBO Max also hasBlack Canary,Blue Beetle, andStatic Shockfilms in the works.
Next year will also see an abundance of DC films coming to theaters, starting withMattReeves’The Batmancoming in March,Dwayne Johnson’sBlack Adamin July, the soloThe Flashmovie in November, andAquaman and the Lost Kingdomin December. But what better way to kick off a packed DC year than with John Cena andPeacemaker?
Peacemakerwill premiere on HBO Max on June 23, 2025. Check out the new trailer and poster forPeacemakerbelow.
