After the sixth episode of Peacemaker unveiled a parallel Earth ruled by Nazis, James Gunn, the DC Studios co-CEO, has confirmed that this reality is indeed Earth-X. While the show does not explicitly use the term, Gunn acknowledged he refers to it as Earth-X in interviews, underscoring that the inhabitants simply consider it their Earth without any numerical distinction. This confirmation ties directly into the storyline of Ignorance Is Chris.
“People don’t name their planets other than Earth, so to them it’s Earth, just like to us and the DCU it’s Earth,”
Gunn explained to EW. He added,
“I don’t think people think of their planets as having numbers, but yeah, I call it Earth-X.”
Upcoming Episodes to Explore Complexities of Earth-X
James Gunn has promised that the next episode will provide deeper insight into the nature of Earth-X. He suggested the world ruled by Nazis is not straightforward, exploring how individuals raised under that regime might have developed differently.
“People are also going to find out [in episode 7], that Earth X is not simplistic,”
Gunn told Variety. He further elaborated,
“If we were raised in Nazi world and accepted that as being OK, how would you think? We get a little bit more of that with specific characters next episode.”
Earth-X Will Not Tie Into Future DC Universe Projects
Despite speculation that Peacemaker season two could lead directly into the upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, Gunn clarified that Earth-X will not serve as the connecting thread between these projects. Earth-X’s role remains confined within the Peacemaker storyline and is not a major narrative factor for the broader DC Universe unveiling.
“It’s not a major part of the storytelling,”
Gunn said. “That’s about Peacemaker.”
Linking Scenes Between Peacemaker and Superman
Gunn shared details about filming Peacemaker scenes simultaneously with Superman, revealing that several key sequences involving characters like Lex Luthor and Rick Flag Sr. were shot to align with the Superman saga. Their evolving relationship will play a significant role in the next chapter of the Superman storyline.
“I shot three scenes while we were shooting ‘Superman.’ There was the scene with the Justice Gang; I shot that on a Saturday. The scene with Lex, I shot that on half a day on Saturday,”
Gunn revealed.
“And then there’s a scene in Episode 8 that I shot for half a day on Saturday so that we could utilize various actors at the same time.”
He also noted the importance of Lex Luthor’s partnership with Rick Flag for Man of Tomorrow and commented on the tonal differences between Peacemaker and Superman, offering a fresh perspective on the characters.
“It has important ramifications — his relationship with Rick Flag is something that’s important to ‘Man of Tomorrow.’ And it was fun seeing Nick in sort of a different light, ‘Peacemaker’s’ more naturalistic than ‘Superman,’”
Gunn said. He added,
“Him coming into that dialogue, the character shifted, not only because of what he’s been through — which is being beaten up by a super dog and sent to prison for the rest your life — but also because of this subtle tonal differences in the show compared to the movie.”
Focus Remains on Peacemaker’s Story Rather Than Multiverse Wars
The show will not follow the Justice Gang into an all-out conflict on Earth-X, avoiding a multiverse Nazi war scenario that many comic book fans might find overused. The storyline appears to prioritize character-driven developments over expansive universe crossovers.
Rick Flag’s role is also becoming clearer, as he seems to be pivotal in freeing Lex Luthor and equipping him to protect the world alongside Superman. This angle moves the Man of Tomorrow narrative beyond multiverse conflicts, with Brainiac expected to be the central antagonist instead.
Fans looking forward to Superman’s next adventure can take some comfort that the story will avoid relying heavily on alternate universe Nazi themes while focusing on original challenges.
Anticipation Builds for Peacemaker’s Next Episodes
The 11th Street Kids, along with Peacemaker himself, are still trying to find a way back home from Earth-X. Gunn hinted that the show may not revolve around rescuing this alternate world but teased significant surprises to come in the eighth episode.
“I’m really so proud of [episode] eight,”
Gunn shared with IGN.
“I can’t wait for people to see it. It’s really. Boy. For the comics nerds too, man. Shit. Great…”
As the seasons progress, Peacemaker promises to balance tense storytelling with layered character exploration, while remaining separate from the larger DC Universe narrative threads. This approach could appeal to fans seeking both action and thoughtful reflection in the evolving DC Studios slate.
