Peacemaker Season 2 recently premiered with its first episode on HBO Max, and it has wasted no time in establishing the canon DC Universe events, much like the Superman film a few months ago.

John Cena's Peacemaker goes through the same motions in both episodes, with deliberate, detailed parallels Season 2 of James Gunn ’s over-the-top superhero dark comedy Peacemaker launches with an episode that may prompt major déjà vu.

This story discusses major plot developments in Season 2, Episode 1 of “Peacemaker,” currently streaming on HBO Max. When James Gunn’s “Peacemaker” premiered in 2022, the spin-off series for his 2021 feature film “The Suicide Squad” stood apart with its blue-collar,

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 includes two references to Bludhaven, a significant location for one character in the DC comics.

Peacemaker season 2 episode 1 retcons a big moment from last season's finale – and it needed to for storytelling reasons.

Not only did Freddie Stroma finally get to take part in Peacemaker Season 2’s dance number, the established cast members were joined by newcomers like Tim Meadows, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodríguez and Michael Rooker. Oh, and David Denman, whose role in the DCU show is no longer a mystery.

James Gunn recently revealed whether David Corenswet and Milly Alcock appeared in Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1.

Peacemaker season 2 is streaming now on HBO Max in the US and on NOW in the UK, with new episodes airing Fridays at 9pm on Sky Max and Sky Showcase. For more, check out our guide on how to watch the DC movies in order, and keep up with all the upcoming DC movies and shows heading your way.