Status BusPeacemaker Season 3
No official confirmation exists yet. James Gunn says there are no plans for a Season 3 "right now" — but he hasn't ruled it out. Peacemaker's story continues across the wider DCU.
- Expected release
- Not in development — story continues in the wider DCU
Latest update
After the Season 2 finale, James Gunn told Deadline there are no plans for a Peacemaker Season 3 "right now" — Chris Smith and the 11th Street Kids will carry on through other DCU projects, including Checkmate.
Timeline
Season 2 finale airs; James Gunn confirms there are no Season 3 plans and shifts focus to the wider DCU.Deadline ↗(opens in a new tab)
Details
- Network
- HBO Max
- Showrunner
- James Gunn
- Episodes
- S18S28S3TBA
- Returning Cast
- John CenaFrank GrilloJennifer HollandDanielle BrooksSteve Agee
FAQ
Has Peacemaker been renewed for Season 3?
No. Following the Season 2 finale in October 2025, James Gunn said there are no plans for a third season right now, though he stopped short of ruling it out entirely.
Will there be a Peacemaker Season 3?
Maybe eventually, but nothing is in development. Gunn has said the characters' next chapters will play out across the wider DCU rather than in a standalone Season 3 — "I don't want to never say never."
Where does the Peacemaker story continue?
In other DCU films and shows. Gunn specifically pointed to Checkmate as "a thing now," carrying elements of Peacemaker's story forward.
Is John Cena done playing Peacemaker?
Not necessarily. Gunn's comments suggest Chris Smith will appear again within the DCU, but no specific Peacemaker-led project has been announced.
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