John Cena’s Return with 11th Street Kids and New Villain

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The debut trailer for Season 2 of Peacemaker has been released, revealing that John Cena’s character, Christopher Smith, and the 11th Street Kids are gearing up for more action. This exciting sneak peek offers a glimpse of the main cast from the highly successful first season, including Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo and Freddie Stroma as the unstoppable Vigilante. Furthermore, the trailer introduces a formidable new enemy in Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr., who is portrayed leading an operation to capture Peacemaker. Additionally, the teaser hints that the upcoming season will explore the team’s ongoing fight for acceptance in a world that remains doubtful of their heroism, despite their past victories saving the world.

In essence, Grillo’s character is revealed to be Rick Flag Sr., father of Rick Flag Jr. (played by Joel Kinnaman), who was killed by Peacemaker during the events of “The Suicide Squad.” This establishes a deeply personal feud between them, with James Gunn hinting at unresolved issues, making Flag Sr. a significant adversary. This conflict will likely propel Peacemaker further on his journey towards redemption. The entire cast of the 11th Street Kids, consisting of Adebayo, Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, and Steve Agee as John Economos, are once again united due to this situation. Season 2 of Peacemaker will also see the return of Nhut Le’s Judomaster, possibly joining the team of wayward characters.

A sneak peek for ‘PEACEMAKER’ Season 2 was unveiled during ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT.

You can catch it from August 21 on Max.

— DC Film News (@DCFilmNews) May 7, 2025

In the upcoming season of Peacemaker, the manhunt led by Flag Sr., which promises an abundance of R-rated action, continues to emphasize the persistent central theme of the show. After defeating the alien Butterfly threat, the 11th Street Kids may have hoped for a change in their fortunes or even begrudging respect from the public and authorities. However, the teaser indicates that their struggle for validation remains unresolved. Each main character is given only a brief line in the new footage, but they all convey anger or disbelief at still being considered outcasts by society.

Everything We Know About Peacemaker Season 2

The first season of “Peacemaker” started within the previous DCEU, but its main storylines about Christopher Smith’s adventure will mostly continue into Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe. However, certain aspects, like the Justice League appearance in the Season 1 finale, will be adjusted to fit with this fresh continuity. The events of Season 2 will mirror those shown in Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” movie, set for release in July 2025. This implies that happenings in Metropolis may influence Peacemaker’s part of the DC Universe.

Rick Flagg Sr., played by Grillo, serves as a vital link connecting various storylines within the DC Universe. His character journey commenced in the animated series titled “Creature Commandos,” where he initially emerges as a key figure in ARGUS. His role is set to expand in the live-action “Superman” movie, implying that his actions and interactions there may influence his future pursuits of Christopher Smith, which he relentlessly tracks down with unwavering determination.

In the new season of Peacemaker, some fresh talents are set to join the existing cast. Sol Rodríguez is confirmed for the role of Sasha Bordeaux, a character with ties to DC Comics history. Brey Noelle will take on the villainous White Rabbit from Batman’s rogues gallery, while Tim Meadows steps into the shoes of ARGUS agent Langston Fleury. David Denman has been cast in an unspecified role as well. Interestingly, Robert Patrick is returning to portray Auggie Smith, who met his end in Season 1, possibly through visions or flashbacks, delving further into the complex psychological influence of this character on his son. In line with Gunn’s comments, the new season promises a closer look at Christopher Smith as an individual, focusing on his personal life and the developing relationships between characters.

The second season of “Peacemaker” will start airing on Thursday, August 21st, only a short while after “Superman” takes flight in cinemas starting from July 11th.

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2025-05-07 14:08