Peacemaker Season 2 release schedule: When do new episodes of the HBO Max series drop?

Peacemaker Season 2 is finally close to release, and fans are already marking their calendars. Season 2 will be releasing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with new episodes dropping every week after that.

The wait has been really long, but John Cena’s antihero is ready to dive back into action and give us even more ridiculous antics.

So, when can fans actually watch the new episodes? Let's break it all down.

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Peacemaker Season 2 release date and weekly schedule

The wait is almost over, Peacemaker returns to your screens soon. Peacemaker Season 2 releases on HBO Max on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Just like the first season, the show is sticking to a weekly release instead of releasing the whole season at once. This means that fans get eight episodes in total, starting with the release in August and finishing up with the finale on October 9, 2025.

Here's the complete release calendar for your reference:

The Thursday night slot will be the go-to time for fans in the US, while UK viewers can stream episodes the following day on Sky Max and NOW. The weekly drop ensures ongoing conversations, fan theories, and plenty of memes until the October finale.

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What the Peacemaker Season 2 is about

While the episode dates are exciting, the real hook lies in the story that Peacemaker Season 2 promises. John Cena's character, Chris Smith, left Season 1 in a complicated state, torn between being a hero and the darker parts of himself.

Season 2 takes that conflict further, with Rick Flag Sr. seeking revenge for his son's death, putting Peacemaker in direct danger from the very start.

The season doesn't just stick to Earth either. James Gunn is pulling the story into a wild new dimension where Peacemaker will meet another version of himself. In fact, Gunn explained at the trailer launch:

"Peacemaker is a different guy this year. He's dealing with the demons he uncovered from the first season, and trying to deal with them, and the world is not accepting him the way he is. They aren't accepting him as a hero."

Season 2 explores revenge, redemption, and of course, its trademark absurd humor. Fans can also expect some brutal action scenes mixed with surprisingly feel-good moments.

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Surprises and cameos teased by James Gunn for Peacemaker Season 2

The schedule may tell you when to watch, but fans also want to know what to watch for.

James Gunn has been careful with spoilers, but he hasn't kept quiet either. Speaking to PhaseHero, Gunn revealed:

"There's a lot of major twists and turns in the last three episodes. And even though I've only sent the first five to a select few, things still get out."

That hint has already sent speculation running wild. Reports suggest David Corenswet's Superman might show up for a cameo, mirroring Peacemaker's own brief appearance in Superman.

Gunn has also teased that fans should pay close attention, as the series will drop a clue pointing to the DC Universe's next major villain.

In another interview with GamesRadar, Gunn clarified how the multiverse concept fits into Peacemaker Season 2. He said:

”It's not a Multiverse with all these different permutations. It's one other dimension in which it seems as if it's the perfect world that Peacemaker is able to use to learn something about himself. Everything for me in Peacemaker is a personal journey."

This shows that Peacemaker Season 2 isn’t about dimension-jumping but about Peacemaker confronting his own struggles in a new way.

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With its weekly release schedule, high stakes, and James Gunn's promise of multiple twists, Peacemaker Season 2 is on its way to being one of HBO Max's and the DCEU's biggest releases of the year.

The schedule makes sure that from late August to early October, DC fans will have something new to look forward to every Thursday. This season isn’t just about saving the world—it’s about whether Peacemaker can finally save himself.

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