James Gunn, the creator and showrunner of Peacemaker, recently disclosed that the Season 2 finale nearly included a surprise appearance by Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. Gunn revealed that he had pitched a scene where the Peacemaker team would open a door and find Deadpool inside, a moment intended to blend Marvel’s iconic character into the DC universe story. He discussed this idea with Ryan Reynolds himself, who was enthusiastic about participating but acknowledged significant challenges involved in making it happen.
The Vision Behind the Almost-Cameo and Gunn’s Reflections
In a now-deleted interview with Deadline, Gunn elaborated on his excitement about featuring Deadpool briefly in the Peacemaker finale. He said,
“Yeah, I wanted them to open the door and see Deadpool in a room.”
Furthermore, he shared that Reynolds was on board but legal and creative hurdles complicated the plan. Gunn remarked,
“I talked to Ryan Reynolds about it and we’d have had to go through some pretty, pretty big hoops to do that. He wanted to do it.”
He also joked about the inevitable fan focus on the missed cameo, stating,
“That’s all anybody’s going to talk about now is f—— Deadpool in the other room.”
Peacemaker’s Future Without a Confirmed Season 3
Regarding the show‘s continuation, Gunn addressed questions around Season 3, clarifying that it is not currently planned but not entirely off the table. He emphasized that the Peacemaker character remains an important part of the DC Universe’s future. Gunn said,
“That doesn’t mean that there won’t be. I don’t want to never say never, but right now, no, this is about the future of the DCU. It’s an important character.”
Reception of the Season 2 Finale and Its Impact
The Season 2 finale of Peacemaker, titled Full Nelson, aired on October 10, 2025, concluding the season’s multiverse storyline. While it set the stage for future plot developments, the episode met with mixed reactions from viewers, reflecting some disappointment amid high expectations. The near inclusion of Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool cameo adds a layer of “what could have been” to the finale’s legacy, highlighting the complex negotiations involved when crossing iconic franchises.
