"Gunn, Cena Surprised by HBO Max Rebrand"

In a surprising turn of events, DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn and the crew of "Peacemaker" were caught on camera reacting to Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to revert its streaming service back to the HBO Max name. This unexpected announcement occurred while they were filming promotional material for Season 2 of the show, resulting in some priceless reactions.

The news of HBO's parent company reverting the streaming service's name from Max to HBO Max this summer left many, including some of the biggest names at DC, utterly confused. The official X account of the soon-to-be-renamed Max captured the moment and shared it with the world, featuring Gunn and "Peacemaker" star John Cena.

In the footage, Gunn is seen reading from a teleprompter and encouraging viewers to watch "Peacemaker" Season 2, set to debut on August 21. His reaction to the script mentioning HBO Max, rather than Max, is one of genuine surprise. "God, we’re calling it HBO Max – what?" Gunn exclaims, clearly taken aback. "We’re calling it HBO Max again?" The confusion spreads to other crew members, including DC Studios Co-CEO Peter Safran, adding a humorous twist to the situation. Despite the initial shock, Gunn expresses his approval, stating, "That’s good, actually, but I didn’t know that was happening."

Meanwhile, John Cena appears to be more in the know. Instead of being surprised by the news, he is seen in a video breaking the rebrand news to some of the crew behind the camera, adding another layer of entertainment to the unfolding events.

While it's possible that this could be an elaborate publicity stunt by the HBO Max team, the genuine reactions from Gunn and the crew provide a humorous and engaging glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of DC Studios. The videos shared on social media have certainly captured the attention of fans and industry watchers alike.

HBO Max initially launched in 2020, offering a wide array of content for streaming. It retained its name until 2023 when the newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery decided to drop the HBO part and rebrand it simply as Max. Now, after two years, the company has decided to revert to the original HBO Max name, much to the surprise of its subscribers and the entertainment industry.

No specific date has been set for the rebranding, but as fans eagerly await updates on both HBO Max and "Peacemaker" Season 2, they can explore other notable DC projects set to release in 2025. Additionally, insights from the latest trailer for "Peacemaker" Season 2 offer more excitement for what's to come.