John Cena wants to be a real hero in the trailer of season 2 Peacemaker, but all the chances are against him, even in a parallel world

Peacemaker Season 2 marks the long -awaited return of the character of DC by John Cena after three years. The new season should fall on August 21, 2025. After his adventure in the first episode, there are a lot on the Peacemaker plaque, this time by putting another dimension at stake.

The official trailer of the series, published on July 27, 2025, offers an overview of what awaits us for the character. After his previous experiences, Chris / Peacemaker (John Cena) presents a personality changed in the trailer. While Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) is looking for him, Chris has access to another dimension where things are much more favorable than that in which he is.

From the release of problems to the cause of chaos, the trailer suggests that Chris’s desire to be a real hero will not be easy with the actions and the decisions he must take.

The danger bursts from all corners for Chris Peacemaker Season 2 trailer

The new trailer indicates that the history of Peacemaker continues, but it has changed in relation to what it was before. With all that the past adventures brought him, he expresses his wish to become a real hero this time.

With Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks) encourages her at one end, Danger approach to the peacemaker in the form of Rick Flag Sr., who is impatient to take revenge on the death of her son Rick Flag Jr.

Rick Flag Sr. Research Chris, as we see in the trailer. Redemption seems a difficult task for him, his errors past always. Peacemaker’s relationship with Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) does not progress either, as the trailer suggests, leaving it disputed at all ends.

But things are not so simple, because Chris invites more danger for himself of the other dimension. He reveals to have the portal to another parallel world, deciding to live better on the other side. While things seem favorable there, the danger will hinder the two dimensions Peacemaker Season 2.

Chris is stuck in a dimensional dilemma in Peacemaker Season 2

The new trailer for the second season reveals that Peacemaker has found an entry into a parallel dimension, which will invite the peril for all of the series. The other dimension is a replica of the original dimension of the peaceful. However, the grass is greener on the other side, the character finding the world desired.

The appellant “the best dimension of all time”, Chris seems to be stuck in the dilemma to choose the dimensions, to solve more problems and chaos to be solved. The trailer shows that Harcourt enters into action to bring Chris back to his place. The team should tackle the problems of their dimension, with Rick Flag Sr. behind them, as well as the parallel dimension.

James Gunn wrote the second season while being one of the executive producers and directors of the show. The film stars include John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Dee Bradley Baker, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows, among others.

James Gunn talks about the growth and changes shown in Peacemaker Season 2

At San Diego Comic-Con 2025 on July 26, James Gunn spoke of Peacemaker Season 2, discussing the reason why the development of the personality was chosen for the holder this time. As indicated by Deadline, he said:

“I really like television shows where the characters don’t only come back every season and they are the same exact characters. I want to see growth. I want to see the change and sometimes regression. And Peacemaker is a different guy this year.”

Speaking of the way Peacemaker has changed in the second episode, Gunn also shared:

“He is dealing with the demons he discovered in the first season and tries to treat them, and the world does not accept it as it is. They do not accept it as a hero.”

Peacemaker Season 2 will explore how Chris will manage the perceptions of the world towards him and if he is able to represent a real hero. It will be presented on August 21, 2025 on HBO Max.

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