James Gunn has announced an exciting development for James Gunn Peacemaker Season 2, revealing that the show will delve into the concept of pocket universes first introduced in his upcoming Superman film. This fresh narrative direction was shared during a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, signaling an innovative twist that will impact the broader DC Universe (DCU).
Season 2 Centers on a Unique Alternate Reality Concept
Gunn explained that the entire second season of Peacemaker is built around these pocket universes, stating:
“The whole [second] season of Peacemaker revolves around that. Yes, absolutely it is. You’ll see in Peacemaker [season 2], too… It’s just Lex’s version is much jankier than the one in Peacemaker. The one in Peacemaker works better. What the whole season of Peacemaker revolves around is that.” —James Gunn, Director
This means viewers can expect a storyline rich with alternate realities, but Gunn emphasized that this is not a typical large-scale multiverse event. Instead, he described the show’s approach as a more intimate exploration:
“I think of Peacemaker as more of a high-concept story about one other world. It’s more akin to Philip Roth’s [1996 novel] The Counterlife than it is to the third Spider-Man movie… I love that movie, but it isn’t about that.” —James Gunn, Director
He further clarified the tone of the narrative:
“It isn’t Deadpool & Wolverine. It’s really a very simple, simple story about [Chris Smith’s] relationship to this one other world.” —James Gunn, Director
Hints at an Underlying DCU Connection Still Kept Under Wraps
Though Gunn remains tight-lipped about the overall DCU implications, he teased that there is a central story thread linking several projects, which has so far eluded fans’ guesses:
“It’s not what anyone thinks. It’s not what anyone would guess. But I think if people watch the next season of Peacemaker, they’ll see where a lot of these things are going, and have a little bit more of a sense of maybe what can happen.” —James Gunn, Director
This suggests the Peacemaker series might offer new insights or revelations that could shape the future direction of the DCU timeline or its characters.
Trailers Hint at Alternate Realities and Possible Timeline Replacements
Early trailers for Peacemaker Season 2 point to the existence of another reality, featuring an alternate version of Peacemaker which may connect back to the previous DC Extended Universe (DCEU). A new trailer that is currently being shown exclusively in theaters expands on the concept, implying that Peacemaker and his team could traverse between realities and potentially replace their counterparts within the DCU timeline.
Premiere Date and Expectations
Peacemaker Season 2 is set to premiere on August 21 on HBO Max. This new season promises to offer a groundbreaking narrative approach that combines James Gunn’s signature style with complex concepts like pocket universes, delivering a mix of action and introspective storytelling centered on Chris Smith’s journey across alternative worlds.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does James Gunn believe in God?
A. Gunn grew up in a Catholic household and has talked about how prayer is still important to him. However, he also described himself as being “in some ways, against religion.”
Q. Is James Gunn no longer with Marvel?
A. After the director was removed from the Guardians of the Galaxy series in 2018, Gunn believed his career had ended. Fortunately, in 2022, he and Peter Safran were chosen to lead DC Studios, allowing him to work on a new superhero project. Toby Emmerich from Warner Bros. approached him during that time.
Q. What is James Gunn’s religion?
A. In James Gunn’s 2025 version of Superman, Ozu inspired the new CGI look for Krypto the Superdog. Gunn grew up in a Catholic family and still finds prayer important, although he describes himself as “partly against religion.”
