Peacemaker returns for a second season on HBO Max on August 21, 2025.

A new eight-episode second season sees our rebel without a clue discovering an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.

Returning for this second outing are John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick.

New cast members include Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows.

All eight episodes of the new season are written by James Gunn (who also directed the first three), with Gunn, Peter Safran, and John Cena also serving as executive producers.

Catch first look images and a new official teaser below.

Peacemaker returns Thursday, August 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO Max.

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