Peacemaker season 2 episode 8 is finally here, and the finale drops tonight — Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET — in the U.S. as the show caps its eight-episode run. The episode title is “Full Nelson.” The Peacemaker season 2 finale airs on HBO Max in America at that time, with international rollouts following on Friday, October 10, depending on region. Creator and DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has also confirmed that the finale runs over 57 minutes, making it the longest installment of the season — a notable change after several shorter recent chapters.
The final episode of #Peacemaker Season 2 airs TONIGHT on @StreamOnMax. Thankful to @JamesGunn and everyone who played a part in creating this season. Enjoy!
— John Cena (@JohnCena) October 9, 2025
Release date & where to watch
The last chapter of the season goes live in the U.S. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern on HBO Max. Viewers in the U.K. and parts of Europe get the finale on Friday, October 10, 2025, due to regional scheduling. If you’ve kept up weekly, this eighth entry completes the season’s Thursday-evening cadence in North America, with Friday availability in many overseas markets.
HBO Max carries the episode in territories where the platform is available. Regions without HBO Max follow their local partnerships and time windows on Friday. Plan your watch party accordingly — the premiere time specifies the actual streaming start, not a queue window.
Episode title & confirmed runtime
James Gunn has said fans will be happy with the length, confirming the runtime as “over 57 minutes.” That makes “Full Nelson” the season’s longest episode and addresses those mid-season runtime complaints after a notably brisk penultimate chapter. Expect more room for character beats, action, and endgame reveals as the show closes its second run.
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Cast & creators (complete list from sources)
- John Cena as Chris Smith (Peacemaker)
- James Gunn — creator; writes and directs the finale chapter “Full Nelson”
- Season 2 director credits this year also include Greg Mottola and Peter Sollett (alongside Gunn on other episodes)
That’s the on-the-record roster pulled from the coverage on the finale drop and season two’s credited creative bench. If more cameo or guest roles surface with the episode itself, we’ll update after the official release.
What the finale covers (spoiler-free setup)
“Full Nelson” closes the arc that has threaded through eight episodes and ties the season’s DC Universe puzzle together. You can expect it to resolve the most pressing questions surrounding Chris Smith, pick up the threads left from the penultimate chapter, and position the story for whatever comes next in the wider DC slate. With a longer canvas than recent weeks, the finale has the runway to land its final beats and set any future handoffs cleanly.
How tonight’s timing works by region
- United States (HBO Max): Thursday, October 9, 2025 — 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
- United Kingdom & much of Europe: Friday, October 10, 2025 — local Friday availability following the U.S. premiere
If you’re traveling or using a different device profile, verify your app’s “More Details” page to see the localized go-live time and language options.
Why the longer runtime matters
Several season two entries ran leaner than fans expected. A near-hour-long closer gives Gunn and the team space to pay off character choices, stage bigger action, and let the season’s most emotional moments breathe. Ending strong also matters because this is the eighth and final episode of the season, and finales often carry connective tissue to the broader DC pipeline. The added minutes should make those links feel deliberate rather than rushed.
What’s next for Peacemaker?
Tonight is the end of season two’s weekly run. As always with series rooted in a shared universe, keep an eye on post-credits tags and small continuity nudges that may point toward future DC projects. Whether or not another season appears, the franchise tends to fold popular characters back into the mix elsewhere. For now, the mission is simple: watch “Full Nelson” tonight when it lands and enjoy the fullest cut of season two yet.
Bottom line
Peacemaker season 2 episode 8 — “Full Nelson” — premieres Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO Max in the U.S., with overseas drops on Friday, October 10. James Gunn confirms a runtime of over 57 minutes, making it the longest of the season. If you’ve been waiting for a bigger, more expansive capper, this is it.
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