'Peacemaker' season 2 release schedule — when do new episodes come to HBO Max?

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Here's when 'Peacemaker' season 2 comes to HBO Max

John Cena in Peacemaker on HBO Max
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After a brief appearance in "Superman," John Cena's hilarious antihero has returned to our screens for "Peacemaker" season 2. The first season of the acclaimed HBO Max superhero action-comedy was a blast, and fans (myself included) have been waiting to see what the rebooted DC Universe has in store for Chris Smith.

Well, after three years of waiting, we're finally about to find out, as "Peacemaker" season 2 premieres on HBO Max imminently. And with the official trailer teasing a run-in with the Justice Gang, plenty more action, and some parallel universe shenanigans, it sure looks like we're in for another thrilling season.

Want to plan your viewing for the next couple of months? You can find a full breakdown of the "Peacemaker" season 2 release schedule below.

'Peacemaker' season 2 episode release schedule

L-R: Peacemaker (John Cena) and Leota (Danielle Brooks) inside a car in a scene from "Peacemaker" season 2

(Image credit: Jessica Miglio/Max)

"Peacemaker" season 2 premieres today (Thursday, August 21, 2025) at 9 pm. ET/PT on HBO Max. New episodes will continue to air on a weekly basis, with the season finale slated for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Based in the UK? "Peacemaker" season is set to premiere on Sky Max at 10 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, with the finale set for Friday, October 10. Fans will also be able to stream the new series on NOW.

Here's the full release schedule for "Peacemaker" season 2, including US/UK premiere dates and episode titles:

  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 1, "The Ties That Grind" – August 21/22
  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 2 - August 28/29
  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 3 - September 4/5
  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 4 - September 11/12
  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 5 - September 18/19
  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 6 - September 25/26
  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 7 - October 2/3
  • "Peacemaker" season 2 episode 8 - October 9/10
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How many episodes of 'Peacemaker' season 2 are there?

L-R: John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma and Steve Agee raise a toast in a scene from "Peacemaker" season 2

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If you didn't know going in (or didn't read the schedule above), "Peacemaker" season 2 is eight episodes long. That makes "Peacemaker" season 2 equally as long as the first chapter, which also ran for eight episodes between January and February 2022.

The only difference, really, is that the first series got a three-episode premiere, whereas "Peacemaker" season 2 is airing one episode at a time.

Is 'Peacemaker' season 3 happening?

Peacemaker (John Cena, right) confronts a man in a suit in a scene from "Peacemaker" season 2

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Right now, we don't yet know what the future holds for "Peacemaker" after season 2, as no announcement has been made about the show's future just yet.

Going into the new series, it would seem like everyone's keen for the main man to stick around, though. "Peacemaker" was already well-loved, but reviews for season 2 are even better — "Peacemaker" season 2 currently holds a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the first chapter's 93% critics' score. That sure seems like there's an appetite for more, right?

James Gunn has been very coy about the character's DCU future, too. Recently, the DC Studios co-lead was asked by ComicBook whether Cena's superstar could head back to the big screen after his debut in 2021's "The Suicide Squad", or if he was stuck on the small screen — and Gunn gave nothing away.

"I actually know the answer to that question," Gunn told the publication. "And I am not at liberty to say under penalty of Safran punishment, which is a loss of my knuckle. Every time I give away something, Peter Safran will take away another joint of my finger. It's very painful. He uses a cigar cutter", he joked.

In other words, we'll just have to wait and see whether "Peacemaker" season 3 (or a "Peacemaker" movie) is part of the DCU's future plans or not.

Looking for more great stuff to watch in between episodes of "Peacemaker" season 2? Check out our guide to the best HBO Max shows for tons more top streaming suggestions.

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Martin Shore
Staff Writer, Streaming

Martin is a Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things movies and TV. If it’s in the theaters or available to stream somewhere, he’s probably watched it… especially if it has a dragon in it. Before joining the team, he was a Staff Writer at What To Watch where he wrote about a broad range of shows that stretched from "Doctor Who" and "The Witcher" to "Bridgerton" and "Love Island". When he’s not watching the next must-see movie or show, he’s probably still in front of a screen playing massive RPGs, reading, spending a fortune on TCGs, or watching the NFL.

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