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Peacemaker is set to return for a new chapter inside the DCU, this time tied directly to Superman. The latest Red Band trailer, released by Max, shows fresh sequences and makes clear that the second season moves the storyline past its earlier beats, while drawing a visible link to the Kryptonian hero’s most recent film.
The preview does more than show action. It signals the move from the now-retired DCEU into a reorganized DCU. This shift puts the series in step with other high-profile releases in a shared continuity, where events and devices from one title can echo into another. The trailer places Peacemaker in the middle of that approach, continuing his own arc while fitting into a larger framework.
Peacemaker’s connection to Superman
The bridge between the two stories is an unusual one. Peacemaker is shown with a dimensional portal that mirrors the device used by Lex Luthor in Superman. In the film, Nicholas Hoult’s version of Luthor turned the technology into a prison for metahumans and a method of instant transport. In the series, the same type of device is presented as a way into another universe, according to the accounts of the trailer. That change of purpose widens the scope, introducing the idea of alternate realities to the series without repeating the feature’s exact storyline.
Rick Flag Sr. as the link
Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr. connects the productions on screen. He appears in both Superman and Peacemaker’s new season. The trailer shows him actively hunting the title character, motivated by the death of his son and by the need to take control of the portal. His dialogue refers directly to the equipment linked to Lex Luthor, underlining the tie between plots. Crossovers of this type fit the DCU’s plan to let characters appear across films and series while keeping the threads aligned.
Tone and style remain
Even with shared settings, the tone in each title is different. Superman’s latest appearance leaned into optimism, setting the stage for a hopeful new era. Peacemaker keeps the chaos, the sharp humor, and the deliberately over-the-top visuals. The trailer reinforces that no major tonal reset is on the horizon. The contrast itself shows the DCU’s range, from traditional heroics to material that thrives on being unpredictable.
The new stage in the DCU
When it first arrived in 2022, Peacemaker existed within the DCEU. The second season is firmly placed under the DCU banner headed by James Gunn. Changing the label has not softened its edges. Graphic moments, hard-hitting jokes and quick, sometimes abrasive exchanges still lead the way. The new trailer opens on an image designed to stand out: the lead character in the aftermath of an orgy, while Vigilante voices his irritation at being left out. It is the sort of scene that defined the show’s tone before and, judging by this preview, will remain part of it.
Reception of season one
The first season earned strong reactions from viewers and critics. Praise often centered on its balance between violence, humor, and moments that slowed down to focus on character beats. Its finale broke the single-day viewing record for a Max Original at the time, placing it among the platform’s most successful titles. That track record now meets a broader canvas, with the multiverse angle and the tie to Superman adding new weight.
Release and schedule
Season two is set for August 21, 2025, with a 9 p.m. ET/PT debut in the United States on Max. It follows the DCU’s early slate, which includes Creature Commandos and Superman. In the release order, it comes as a continuation of storylines introduced on the big screen, yet it is structured to stand on its own. The timing strengthens the sense of flow between projects, as plot points and devices carry over.
What the trailer shows
Footage points toward a season that expands rather than simply repeats. Rick Flag Sr., the portal, and the nod to Lex Luthor all suggest movement between worlds will be a driver in the plot. Fast cuts, absurd setups, and humor that pushes the line are all present. Adding in elements pulled from Superman brings the series closer to the DCU’s main narrative, leaving room for intersections with other titles.
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Conclusion
The latest look at Peacemaker makes the second season appear as more than just a follow-up. Through the dimensional portal and the shared presence of Rick Flag Sr., it is positioned inside the DCU’s central storyline. By holding onto the traits that defined it and adding new connections, the series stands ready to widen its place in the current era of DC’s on-screen universe.
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