The primary episode of Peacemaker Season 2, James Gunn’s superhero series, starring wrestler-turned-actor John Cena within the titular role, premiered on August 21, 2025, on HBO Max within the U.S. and Jio Hotstar in India. With a near-perfect 99% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes (Source: RT), the show now ranks among the many best-reviewed DC titles of all time. Backed by impressive reviews and fresh viewership data, it’s clear that Peacemaker Season 2 has struck the proper chord with audiences, especially within the U.S. Here’s how its debut compares to the performance of Season 1.
Peacemaker Season 2 vs. Season 1 – Viewership
In keeping with Samba TV, Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 attracted 22% more U.S. households on HBO Max in its first 4 days than the Season 1 finale, which aired in 2022. These viewership figures suggest that James Gunn’s DCU is heading in the proper direction. You’ll be able to take a look at Samba TV’s official post here.
Fans have been waiting, and it’s finally here 🦅
Season two of #Peacemaker blasted onto #HBOMax with 22% more US households tuning in over its first 4 days than the season one finale in 2022.
Seems the wait only made the hype stronger.#SambaTVInsights #PeacemakerS2… pic.twitter.com/d1sua07sai
— Samba TV (@samba_tv) August 25, 2025
Is This the Superman Reboot Effect?
When James Gunn’s Superman reboot, starring David Corenswet because the titular superhero, stormed into theaters worldwide on July 11, 2025, it became an easy hit amongst audiences. With a current global haul of over $605 million (Box Office Mojo), alongside strong reviews (83% critics’ rating and 90% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes), the film firmly established James Gunn’s DCU vision.
Riding on this momentum, many fans naturally turned to Peacemaker Season 2 as their next stop within the expanding DC universe. The timing of the show’s release, which was just days after Superman’s worldwide digital debut, appears to have led to its impressive viewership surge. All signs point to the Superman reboot playing a key role in drawing more audiences to the John Cena-led series.
What’s Peacemaker Season 2 All About
In the brand new season, John Cena reprises his role as Chris Smith, aka Peacemaker, who discovers a more desirable alternate world where his brother and father are alive and he is widely known as a real superhero as he battles latest foes and confronts his own shortcomings. The series also features Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick, and Frank Grillo, amongst other actors.
Peacemaker Season 2 – Official Trailer
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