Peacemaker Season 2 News – August 22, 2025

Season 2 of HBO Max’s hit series Peacemaker launched this week. On Friday, August 22, viewers in the UK got to see the much-awaited debut.

UK Premiere on Sky Max

Peacemaker Season 2 debuted in the UK on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10 p.m. BST on Sky Max. It followed its U.S. launch on HBO Max the night before.

Multiverse Revelation Explained

ComicBookMovie.com shared a detailed look at the Season 2 premiere, “The Ties That Grind.” It emphasizes the exciting multiverse twist. In the episode, Peacemaker (John Cena) finds his father’s “Quantum Unfolding Chamber.” He goes into one of 99 dimensions and meets alternate versions of his family, still alive. This device makes Chris Smith’s emotional journey richer. It also secures the series’ spot in DC Studios’ new continuity.

Continuity Retcon and Fan Reaction

Before the UK broadcast, James Gunn’s team changed all references from the Snyder-verse Justice League to the new Justice Gang. This team is led by Hawkgirl and Green Lantern. Fans caught this Easter egg right away. Social media buzzed on X about Season 2. Fans praised how it honors Peacemaker’s past while also reinvigorating it. They loved the smooth retconning of the Snyder-era cameos. Plus, the new stakes from the multiverse plot added excitement.

Release Schedule Reminder

Peacemaker Season 2 has eight episodes. They will air weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on HBO Max. The season will end on October 9, 2025.

What’s Next

UK viewers can catch new episodes weekly on NOW TV, right after they air on Sky Max. As Season 2 goes on, look for more surprises in the DCU. We’ll dive deeper into Chris Smith’s moral code and maybe discover new portals to alternate realities.