The conclusion of Peacemaker Season 2 on HBO Max marked the introduction of the mysterious planet Salvation, which is set to play a critical role in the evolving DC Universe. James Gunn confirmed that Salvation will be central to upcoming DCU narratives, as the series finale left Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, stranded on this dangerous and unfamiliar world.
In the finale, Rick Flag Sr. suggested using Salvation as a prison for metahumans, following repeated failures with Arkham Asylum and Belle Reve. When the Secretary of Defense hesitated to approve the plan, Flag Sr. took matters into his own hands by kidnapping Peacemaker and sending him to Salvation as a form of retribution for his son’s death.
James Gunn’s Explanation of Salvation’s Role in the Future DC Universe
James Gunn discussed the importance of Salvation in the HBO Max featurette Peace By Peace: Part Three, stating,
I’m leaving Peacemaker stranded on the planet Salvation. And that’s going to be an incredibly important thing in the future of the DCU.
John Cena called the ending “pretty crazy,” and noted,
Chris is alone in an unfamiliar world.
Gunn elaborated that the government intends to
help humanity by sending the metahumans into Salvation,
referencing the Salvation Run storyline from the comics.
The 2007–2008 DC Comics series Salvation Run details the exile of supervillains to a remote planet by Amanda Waller and Rick Flag. Notable characters such as Lex Luthor, Joker, Catwoman, Bane, Bloodsport, and Gorilla Grodd battle for survival and seek escape. Gunn confirmed that the events of Peacemaker Season 2 represent
the beginning of a part of our larger story in the DCU.
Final Moments Hint at Peril and New DCU Directions
In the last scene, A.R.G.U.S. forces abduct Peacemaker and deposits him on Salvation, where Rick Flag Sr. confronts him, saying,
This is for Ricky, you piece of shit.
The episode closes with Peacemaker hearing unsettling squeals from an unknown creature, signaling that Salvation is far from safe and indicating the challenges ahead for Christopher Smith.
This development sets a new chapter in the DC Universe storyline, establishing Salvation not only as a setting but also as a key element influencing future conflicts involving metahumans, supervillains, and government actions. Fans can expect Salvation’s dangers and significance to be further explored as the DCU continues to expand under James Gunn’s guidance.
James mentions the Salvation Run from the comics and explains how this dimension will play a role in the larger DCU story going forward. #peacemaker pic.twitter.com/84SUHe7nrQ
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