James Gunn Confirms Details About 2 Upcoming Cameos In Peacemaker Season 2

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James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios and writer for *Peacemaker*, has revealed details about the big cameo appearances in the final three episodes of Season 2. Gunn intentionally built excitement by hinting at a major DC character appearing in the show, sparking lots of fan theories. People guessed it could be anyone from Lex Luthor to the new Superman, David Corenswet, or even Justice League member Martian Manhunter.

With the second season of *Peacemaker* nearing its end, fans have been buzzing about potential cameos. Actress Danielle Brooks even sparked speculation about a Superman appearance after sharing a photo with David Corenswet, who was in costume. Now, James Gunn has offered some hints about which characters will show up in the final three episodes of *Peacemaker* Season 2.

In an interview with Collider, James Gunn, the writer and director of *Peacemaker*, hinted at the cameos planned for Season 2. He revealed that one will be a character from *Superman*, and the other will be a surprising, major appearance that viewers won’t anticipate.

At the start of the season, we’ve already seen Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, Maxwell Lord, and Rick Flag. Can we expect these characters – or others – to return before the season ends?

James Gunn has revealed that another character from the *Superman* universe will appear, and there’s a major surprise cameo planned for the season finale that viewers won’t expect.

James Gunn hinted that the finale of *Peacemaker* Season 2 will be emotionally complex, with both happy and sad moments. However, he didn’t reveal what this means for the character of Christopher Smith or the future of the DC Universe.

You’ve answered a lot of questions throughout this season. Now that it’s ending, what do you think fans will say about the finale? How do you expect them to react?

James Gunn: Bittersweet doesn’t even begin to say how bittersweet it is.

Following cameos by Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner (Green Lantern), and Maxwell Lord in the first episode of *Peacemaker* Season 2, the final three episodes might bring back Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor or even Superman. This is likely due to the serious situation involving an interdimensional portal that Peacemaker is dealing with throughout the season.

The trailer for *Peacemaker* Season 2 hinted that Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) will be going to Belle Reve to investigate the dimensional rifts. Since Lex Luthor is also at Belle Reve, it’s probable he’ll be the *Superman* character appearing in the later episodes of the season.

The second season of *Peacemaker* features the return of the main cast from season one, including John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Danielle Brooks, and Steve Agee as the 11th Street Kids. It began streaming on HBO Max on August 21, 2025.

Who Are the Major Cameos in Peacemaker Season 2’s Final 3 Episodes? (Theory)

Everything suggests Lex Luthor will make a perfect cameo in *Peacemaker*, largely because of his knowledge of alternate realities. The portal Peacemaker closed in Episode 5 seems permanently sealed, unless the 11th Street Kids reopen it – something the trailer for Episode 6 confirms they’ll attempt.

Rick Flag Sr. might question Lex Luthor about the problems with Peacemaker’s portal, discovering the risks of both entering it and permanently closing it. This could be dangerous for Rick, as Lex would likely demand something in return – possibly his freedom – setting the stage for the events in *Man of Tomorrow*. This is especially relevant since *Peacemaker* Season 2 is confirmed to take place before the 2027 film.

Besides the major cameo everyone’s talking about, director James Gunn hinted on Threads that characters from older Charlton Comics stories might show up in Season 2 of *Peacemaker*. This could include heroes like Blue Beetle (Ted Kord), Captain Atom, The Question, and Nightshade.

As a huge DC fan, I’ve been thinking about who might pop up in Peacemaker’s crazy dimension-hopping chamber, and I’m pretty convinced it’ll be Ted Kord, the original Blue Beetle. That post-credits scene in *Blue Beetle* strongly hinted he’s still out there, lost somewhere, right? It would be amazing if Peacemaker’s journey back to our universe somehow unlocked a way to bring him back, letting him finally reconnect with his daughter and meet the new Blue Beetle, Xolo Maridueña. That would be a seriously cool moment!

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2025-09-23 21:35