DC reboots its universe

In 2024, DC Comics started a new chapter by removing films connected to Zack Snyder and introducing a fresh vision by James Gunn. This new DC Universe 2.0 began with the movie Superman, featuring David Corenswet as the new actor playing the character.

Peacemaker survives the purge

Among the characters from the old DC timeline, Peacemaker was the only one to survive the reboot. This character, originally a villain in The Suicide Squad, was played by John Cena and later became the focus of his own spin-off series.

Peacemaker's timeline transition

The first season of Peacemaker was set in the old DC timeline, while the second season took place in the new universe imagined by James Gunn. Despite this shift, Peacemaker made a brief appearance in Gunn's Superman, hinting at possible future roles in the DC universe.

John Cena's readiness to return

In an interview with the podcast Happy Sad Confused, John Cena expressed his willingness to return as Peacemaker whenever needed. He praised working with James Gunn, stating it helped him grow as an actor and that he enjoys collaborating with him.

Peacemaker's future uncertain

James Gunn has prioritized developing major characters in the DC universe, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lanterns, and the villain Clayface. As a result, Peacemaker has been set aside for an indefinite period. John Cena acknowledged this decision, saying he understands Gunn's focus on more prominent characters.

Peacemaker available on HBO Max

The two seasons of Peacemaker are currently available exclusively on HBO Max, offering fans access to the series that introduced the character in the new DC timeline.