The red band trailer for Peacemaker season 2 marks the continuation of the new DC Universe.

      With less than a week remaining until the return of Peacemaker for its second season, HBO Max has released an action-filled red band trailer for James Gunn's DC series. The co-head of DC Studios has also been discussing the show's significance to the emerging new DC Universe.

      “It plays a significant role; Superman directly leads into Peacemaker. It's important to highlight that this is aimed at adults, not children. Superman connects to this show, and this season of Peacemaker sets up the rest of the DCU. It's extremely vital, with many guest stars and characters we've already encountered in Superman appearing,” Gunn mentioned to THR. “I don’t believe there’s anything I’ve created that I cherish more than this season of Peacemaker, so I’m thrilled for everyone to see it.”

      Take a look at the new season 2 trailer below…

      In the second season, John Cena’s Christopher Smith is accompanied in the new DCU by Peacemaker co-stars Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase/Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, Steve Agee as John Economos, Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith/White Dragon, and Nhut Le as Judomaster.

      The cast also features Superman actors Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., and – as shown in the trailer – Isabela Merced as Supergirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord, along with new cast members Tim Meadows (SNL) as Langston Fleury, Sol Rodriguez (Star Trek: Picard) as Sasha Bordeaux, and David Denman (The Office) in an undisclosed role.

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      Peacemaker season 2 will debut on HBO Max on August 21st.