"Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Unveils Superman Ties and DC Characters"

Max has unveiled an exciting new trailer for Peacemaker Season 2, showcasing deeper ties to the Superman narrative by introducing Maxwell Lord, Hawkgirl, and Guy Gardner right from the opening scene. The trailer begins with Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl conducting a dismissive interview with John Cena's Peacemaker for a potential superhero team. The interview quickly turns sour, leading to Peacemaker's dejected exit from the building.

These scenes offer the first glimpses of these supporting characters, who are also slated to appear in James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie. The trailer teases the integration of these characters into the broader DC Universe (DCU) narrative.

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Mark your calendars for Peacemaker Season 2, set to premiere on August 21, following the release of Superman on July 11. This series marks the third installment in the newly revamped DCU, which began with the Creature Commandos TV series late last year.

James Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran's new cinematic universe aims to distance itself from the critically panned DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which included films like Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Man of Steel. However, certain elements from the old universe will carry over into the new. Peacemaker serves as a prime example, transitioning from the DCEU in its first season to the DCU in its second.

James Gunn has emphasized continuity in Peacemaker's storyline, stating that "many strands will remain consistent as far as Peacemaker's story goes," though it's not yet clear what aspects will make the transition. He has confirmed that the entire Team Peacemaker will return with the same cast, including John Cena as Peacemaker, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo.

Moreover, Gunn has indicated that Peacemaker Season 2 will take place after the events of both Creature Commandos and Superman, with the latter's events directly impacting Peacemaker's storyline.