A minor spoiler for Superman lies forward.
Peacemaker Season 2 is on the way in which, and it’ll be accompanied by a number of key adjustments. Contemplating the adjustments which have taken place with DC Studios over the previous few years, the John Cena-led present will now be canon with the DCU continuity. Which means Christopher Smith now exists in the identical world as characters from Creature Commandos and Superman. Nonetheless, some should be questioning the place this newest season falls within the official timeline. Effectively, writer-director James Gunn shed some gentle on that.
This weekend marked San Diego Comedian-Con 2025, and the crew and forged of Peacemaker Season 2 assembled in Corridor H for a panel dialogue. CinemaBlend was readily available for the occasion, throughout which James Gunn and co. dropped particulars about what followers can anticipate from the newest episodes of the superhero present. Gunn finally broached the subject of the season’s place within the larger DCU timeline, as he particularly revealed the place it takes place in relation to Superman. Try our Instagram video under for Gunn’s insights:
So it appears the DCU present’s lates season picks up solely a month after the occasions of Superman. I actually like the concept of the present not being too far faraway from the interdimensional chaos that occurred in that movie. Contemplating the timeline positioning, I’d think about that in-world, Kal-El’s warfare with Lex Luthor will nonetheless really feel contemporary within the minds of those that grew to become wrapped up in it. That features Hawkgirl and Inexperienced Lantern, who’re set to seem in Season 2 of the present.
After all, John Cena’s Christopher Smith wasn’t straight concerned in The Final Son of Krypton’s battle. Smith did, nevertheless, seem briefly within the movie and, throughout that humorous scene, he chastised Supes on discuss present after it was revealed that his mother and father despatched him to Earth to rule over people.
James Gunn, who’s additionally the co-head of DC Studios, appeared to study a lot from his time working with Marvel. Whereas he’s talked about his philosophy on post-credits scenes (which shall be included on the finish of Peacemaker Season 2 episodes), I ponder how tight he’ll be on continuity. I’m admittedly somebody who appreciates an adherence to continuity, so I hope Gunn retains the timeline in thoughts as future initiatives proceed to occur. Nonetheless, I additionally hope he finds the best stability between holding issues in test and never changing into too beholden to what’s come earlier than.
With Peacemaker Season 2, there are going to be a number of timelines to take note of. As revealed within the newest trailer, the down-on-his-luck Christopher Smith will leap to a parallel world, the place his counterpart lives a extra fruitful life. Smith’s universe-hopping actions shall be made attainable by his late father’s interdimensional portal. All of the whereas, Chris will even should dodge Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr., who needs revenge for the demise of his son.
Chris might have been on the sidelines through the occasions of Superman, but it surely looks as if he’s about to be thrust into the middle of the universe (or some universe) when his present returns. In regard to the DCU, although, I’m simply glad to have some readability in regard to when all of that is going down inside this still-growing continuity.
The second season of DC’s Peacemaker premieres amid the 2025 TV schedule on August 21, and followers will want a Max subscription to stream it. Within the meantime, those that are already subscribers can try all eight episodes of Season 1.