This week saw the explosive return of the popular DC show “Peacemaker” with a bang in every sense; it featured orgy scenes, plot twists, and alternate realities, all crammed into its Season 2 opener. With so much to analyze and interpret, particularly James Gunn’s reworking of Peacemaker’s Season 1 Justice League cameo to instead feature the Justice Gang from Superman, it was easy for viewers to overlook a subtle jab on their first viewing. However, eagle-eyed DC fans have definitely picked up on Gunn potentially taking a dig at a significant DCEU actor, and the internet reactions are hilarious.
In the debut episode of “Peacemaker,” there are two mentions of the rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. During a humorous moment, Peacemaker (John Cena) playfully threatens to damage Jennifer Holland’s character Emilia Harcourt’s car because it was playing music from this band as they ascended the stairs to her apartment. Harcourt finds this association displeasing. Later, in the episode’s post-credits scene, the two continue their argument over music preferences, with Harcourt criticizing Peacemaker for grouping The Spin Doctors with 30 Seconds to Mars, calling the latter “not that good.” Peacemaker retorts by stating that any other band is superior to 30 Seconds to Mars, even a garage band he was part of briefly.
It appears there’s a lot of criticism towards 30 Seconds to Mars, and fans believe this might be due to Jared Leto being a member of both the band and the DCEU, where he played The Joker in Suicide Squad and reprised his role in Justice League (later seen in the Snyder Cut). In James Gunn’s follow-up film, The Suicide Squad, Harley Quinn returned, but not The Joker, despite Gunn stating that Leto’s character lacked useful skills for their mission. This could suggest a possible personal conflict between Gunn and Leto, which might be the reason behind the criticism of Leto’s band.
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In both well-known comic book movie series, Leto appears to have missed the mark. It appears inevitable that his Joker character will be replaced in Gunn’s DCU, and his standalone film in Sony’s Spider-Man world, Morbius, notably failed. Known for being challenging to collaborate with, Leto has recently faced criticism over misconduct allegations. Surprisingly, he is still set to headline Disney’s upcoming movie, Tron: Ares.
With his questionable standing, the internet seized the opportunity to mock Leto’s criticism, sparking some genuinely amusing memes.
James Gunn dissing Jared Leto within the first 20 minutes of Peacemaker Season 2, hell yeah
— ⌞⌝ Brasso Fan (@ephraimwindex) August 22, 2025
Not 30 seconds to Mars shade . #Peacemaker
— Ladybuglizzie (@sagevalentine) August 22, 2025
It seems our relationship with 30 Seconds to Mars isn’t great. I find it surprising that you’d mention them.” #Peacemaker
— The Green Kasey (@RawbertBeef) August 22, 2025
In my opinion, whether Chris and Emilia’s disagreement about 30 Seconds to Mars was intentional or not, it seemed authentic and fitting for the show’s unique style. The Peacemaker series, with its catchy opening credits dance number and James Gunn’s signature music choices, has a strong connection to popular tunes. So, their humorous and sly exchange over the band wasn’t just entertaining; it also felt true to their characters and the dynamic between them.
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2025-08-26 20:40