The second season of James Gunn’s Peacemaker wrapped up with an unexpected cameo that delighted fans and generated widespread online discussion. The Season 2 finale featured a background appearance by James Gunn himself during a concert scene, which quickly caught the attention of viewers eager to spot the DC Studios co-CEO within the frame. This subtle moment sparked excitement as fans noticed Gunn standing alongside crew members during the performance.
Fans Discover Gunn’s Cameo During Concert Scene
James Gunn’s presence was revealed in the closing boat scene of the Peacemaker finale, where Foxy Shazam’s concert was taking place. Fans identified Gunn standing near members of the crew as they enjoyed the event, an appearance that was soon highlighted in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter). The screenshot uploaded by Culture Crave rapidly accumulated over one million views, amplifying interest in this hidden detail.
James Gunn has a cameo in the background of the ‘Peacemaker’ S2 finale boat scene pic.twitter.com/7MiQX6xwVx— Culture Crave ? (@CultureCrave) October 13, 2025
Gunn Responds to Fans Reacting to the Cameo
<pReacting to the discovery on social media platform Threads, James Gunn shared his surprise at the clarity of his on-screen appearance. He wrote,
Haha I swear I never knew I was so clearly in there. I’m standing next to Nelson and our PAs! One of the most joyous moments of my life.
He also expressed gratitude to fans, adding,
Thank you all for joining me tonight and this whole season. It’s been an honor. Peace out!
During an episode of Peacemaker: The Official Podcast, Gunn elaborated on the moment, explaining how his involvement came to be. He recalled inviting the crew to join him on set, saying,
I just said, ‘Come on guys, let’s all come out.’ The whole crew came out there, a lot of our PAs went out there. We were all just dancing around,
and encouraged fans to look closely, suggesting they might
freeze frame and find us back there.
Season 2 Context and Future Developments in the DC Universe
Alongside Gunn’s cameo, Peacemaker Season 2 introduced Nicholas Hoult’s portrayal of Lex Luthor, marking the character’s first on-screen appearance ahead of the upcoming film Superman: Man of Tomorrow. In the HBO Max series, Luthor teams up reluctantly with Rick Flag Sr., a storyline which ultimately results in John Cena’s Peacemaker being trapped in Salvation, a complex alternate dimension used as a prison for metahumans on Earth.
With the second season now available for streaming on HBO Max, James Gunn is shifting focus to the creation of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, which aims to expand the narrative framework of the new DC Universe moving forward.
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