The return of Peacemaker on HBO Max wastes no time reminding us why the first season became a cult phenomenon.

After making his first appearance in Superman, Lordtech’s owner was once again part of the DC Universe in Peacemaker Season 2. In the first episode, Maxwell Lord sponsored the Justice Gang and conducted recruitment interviews with Green Lantern and Hawkgirl.

In The Peacemaker season 2 premiere, John Cena, the cast, and a few Superman cameos are hilarious in the episode titled "The Ties That Grind."

James Gunn's ‘Peacemaker’ returns with a wildly entertaining second season, featuring yet another absurd but cute dance routine and John Cena’s character balancing tenderness with chaos.

Peacemaker season 2 kicks off with its premiere episode, The Ties That Grind, which debuted on HBO Max on August 21, 2025.

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.