Intriguing PEACEMAKER Season 2 Sizzle Reel Released; James Gunn Says He Wants Peacemaker To Fight Batman

Intriguing PEACEMAKER Season 2 Sizzle Reel Released; James Gunn Says He Wants Peacemaker To Fight Batman

During an appearance at CCXP, James Gunn revealed he'd like to see Peacemaker fight Batman, and released a sizzle reel for Peacemaker Season 2, showcasing some interesting moments from the series' return.

By DanielKlissmman - Jun 02, 2025 07:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Peacemaker

The DCU is coming together impressively quickly. Despite being in its infancy, the franchise already has several projects in development and post-production. One of the most exciting projects coming up is Peacemaker Season 2. During an appearance at CCXP 2025 in Mexico City, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn and Peacemaker star John Cena revealed a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel from the show, which was subsequently posted to YouTube.

While behind-the-scenes looks are sometimes just fun insights into projects, this one features quite a few interesting bits. Firstly, we see Rick Flag Sr. beating up Peacemaker to a pulp. We've known for a while that Flag will hold a grudge against Christopher Smith due to the latter's killing of Rick Flag Jr. in 2021's The Suicide Squad. Going by what we see in the footage, he will not be holding back his punches. 

Gunn also revealed during the panel that the sizzle reel includes glimpses of the new dance moves we'll see in Season 2's opening sequence. Season 1's musical sequence became a big hit upon the show's release, and with Gunn confirming that Season 2 will have a different song and dance number, fans have been eagerly anticipating even the slightest glimpse of the new opening. While not much, now we get an idea of what to expect from it. 

We also see the White Dragon, but this time, he's clad in a new blue-and-white armor. So far, it seems Christopher Smith will visit a reality different from his own, so the White Dragon could be an alternate version of Peacemaker's father, August Smith, who died in Season 1, thus explaining his return and new costume. 

Peacemaker vs. Batman?

James Gunn has been very open about his desire to make a fully unified DC Universe on both the small screen and big screen. He has already delivered on his goal multiple times, featuring Batman in Creature Commandos, and having Rick Flag Sr. show up in Peacemaker Season 2 following his role in the aforementioned animated series and Superman.

Such a unified strategy opens the possibility for some interesting match-ups, and during CCXP, Gunn piqued fan interest revealing a fascinating match-up he'd like to see in his franchise. While discussing Peacemaker's upcoming season, Gunn and John Cena were asked who they'd like to see Christopher Smith battle in the DCU.  

While Cena did not provide an answer, Gunn enthusiastically responded he wants to see Peacemaker fight the Dark Knight himself, Batman. It's easy to think Bruce Wayne would beat Christopher Smith no problem (James Gunn himself supports the idea). However, it's worth noting that, while the Caped Crusader is a trained killer, Peacemaker is one as well. He may be goofy, but he knows very well how to hurt someone when he needs to, so he'd likely give Batman a good challenge. 

Will this happen? It's difficult to say, especially with The Brave and the Bold having no release date as of yet. However, it's an exciting possibility that Gunn could realistically be planning to make a reality. 

Peacemaker Season 2 will be released on August 21, 2025. 

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UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 6/2/2025, 7:27 AM
Lightly implying Batman has been cast.

Someone needs to ask Cavill some questions...
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/2/2025, 8:31 AM
@UltimaRex - why would they ask him
MisterBones
MisterBones - 6/2/2025, 8:58 AM
@UltimaRex - Cavill somehow playing Batman would be so egregious it could be considered a WAR CRIME
Nonameforme
Nonameforme - 6/2/2025, 9:20 AM
@MisterBones - I'd be into that
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 6/2/2025, 9:39 AM
@UltimaRex - Batman has been cast.

There was a whole movie just a few years ago and there's a sequel in the works due out in a couple of years.

The actor's name was Robert Pattinson I believe.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 6/2/2025, 9:40 AM
@bobevanz -

Ask him about all the dirt he knows.

Like why they raceswapped Perry White.

And Killer Croc.

And gave Ares a mustache.

Ares. Reed Richards. Who is the man or woman in Hollywood with a mustache fetish? I think they are who greenlit Top Gun: Maverick, provided it had Goose's son, who also had a majestic mustache.
Patient2670
Patient2670 - 6/2/2025, 12:59 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - "Raceswapped Killer Croc." LOL!! And why are you so afraid of mustaches? What speaks of manliness more than a virile patch of facial hair? I 'd think that would give you a har.... Um, I mean, make you happy. Speaking of which, happy Pride Month.
Deadinside
Deadinside - 6/2/2025, 1:59 PM
@Patient2670 -
"Speaking of which, happy Pride Month"

I know this was meant as a dig to @MakeAmericaGrea, however, seeing as how my girlfriend is a member of the LGBTQ+ community I appreciate that...! ☮️👍
Patient2670
Patient2670 - 6/2/2025, 2:34 PM
@Deadinside - Thanks. Mine is too. It was a shot at that one person, but at the same time, I do sisncerely wish everybody a happy pride month. Nothing better than people celebrating who they are- especially in these current times! Cheers!
Deadinside
Deadinside - 6/2/2025, 3:39 PM
@Patient2670 -
🍻
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/2/2025, 8:06 AM
Cool , looking forward to this since I thought S1 was solid!!.

Given that I saw an alien there and the White Dragon back in a somewhat different set of armor , it definitely seems like we’ll be dealing with interdimensional/multiversal elements that may find their way into our reality in this due to Quantum Unfolding Chamber we saw in S1.

Anyway , I’m liking Peacemakers new suit too!!.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/2/2025, 8:31 AM
The best thing out of the DCEU by a [frick]ing mile
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 6/2/2025, 9:54 AM
It's the smartest idiot and tallest dwarf.

There's a problem that it's the best by default only because it doesn't have Krapto, raceswap Perry White, and less than desirable Supergirl.
AllsNotGood
AllsNotGood - 6/2/2025, 9:29 AM
Peacemaker by James Gunn. Did I forget to mention James Gunn done peacemaker
newhire13
newhire13 - 6/2/2025, 9:29 AM
Peacemaker would get demolished by someone like Batman
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 6/2/2025, 9:42 AM
@newhire13 -

And the Creeper.

And Matter Eater Lad.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 6/2/2025, 3:53 PM
@newhire13 - And that’s why Batman’s become boring since Grant Morrison started writing him, he made him too good at everything to ever lose.
Mixedsuperman
Mixedsuperman - 6/2/2025, 9:37 AM
Was that a WHITE MARTIAN!?!?!??
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 6/2/2025, 9:43 AM
@Mixedsuperman -

😁
supermanrex
supermanrex - 6/2/2025, 9:38 AM
WB wont allow it until The Batman 2 is made and hits theaters. One at time doctrine is in full effect and [frick]ing over Gunn's DCU. Plus WB wont allow a full fledge Batman appearance on anything other than the big screen. has been that way other than animation for years. last live action Batman appearance that wasnt some blurred footage, or just bruce wayne or a flash back with no lines on TV was the 60s Batman. All the live action shows always centered around a retired or missing Batman. live action superman is the only thing they allow for TV and they cut that short when a movie comes along hence the untimely demise of superman and lois. WB is archaic in their business model with these characters and will [frick] over another universe being this way.
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 6/2/2025, 9:55 AM
@supermanrex -

To some degree I understand not wanting the entire discourse, when a new film comes out, to be “big screen hero vs small screen hero: who’s better?” Thereby creating accidental competition with themselves.

What if Superman and Lois was still going and then Superman comes out and all the articles online are: “10 reasons why Tyler hochlin is a better Superman than David Corenswet.” If that kind of word of mouth spreads, it could lessen people going to the theater to see the new movie. 🤷‍♂️
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/2/2025, 9:57 AM
@supermanrex - I get ya though given this Batman would be in the same universe , I feel we could get a genuine crossover into tv with the character.

Granted I doubt this ever happens but it’s fun to think about
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 6/2/2025, 10:31 AM
Peacemaker Vs Batman 😂

[frick]ing hell James

[frick]ing hell

You really want to push this [frick]ing C Class anti-hero.

For [frick]s Sake
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 6/2/2025, 11:20 AM
Looks Awesome! Glad they all seemed to have a lot of fun filming this

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