Peacemaker season 3 is not in active development right now. James Gunn says the Peacemaker season 2 finale was built to serve the wider DCU rather than to launch an immediate third season. The episode strands Chris Smith on a planet called Salvation and launches the black‑ops organization Checkmate — moves that tee up the next phase of the DCU’s story rather than a quick return to a weekly series. (First aired in the U.S. on October 9, 2025.)
Quick answer: Will there be a season 3 of Peacemaker?
Gunn has been clear: there are no current plans for a traditional Peacemaker season 3. The focus “right now” is pushing the broader DCU forward through the events set in motion by the finale. He isn’t closing the door forever, but the next chapters for Chris Smith and the 11th Street Kids will unfold across other shows and films rather than a swift renewal.
The finale in plain English: Salvation and Checkmate
The season-ender leaves Peacemaker marooned on Salvation, a hostile prison world for metahumans inspired by DC’s “Salvation Run” storyline. Meanwhile, Leota Adebayo, Emilia Harcourt, John Economos, Adrian/Vigilante, and Sasha Bordeaux coalesce into the intelligence outfit Checkmate, positioned as a counterweight to A.R.G.U.S. These are not throwaway twists; Gunn frames them as pillars for what comes next in the DCU.
James Gunn is not planning on bringing #Peacemaker back for Season 3 as of right now.
“This is about the other stories in which this [Season 2 cliffhanger] will play out… Never say never. But right now, this is about the future of the DCU.”https://t.co/LGSjj6rfAv
— Variety (@Variety) October 10, 2025
About that Marvel cameo that almost happened
Gunn tried to engineer a cheeky multiversal nod in the closer by opening one of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber’s doors to reveal Deadpool. He even spoke to Ryan Reynolds and joked that “He wanted to do it!” The idea died on the vine due to legal/logistical hurdles, but a different cameo did make it in: Jared Haibon appears as an A.R.G.U.S. agent in the finale.
How it connects to Superman: Man of Tomorrow and the DCU roadmap
The finale is designed as connective tissue, not a cul‑de‑sac. By introducing Salvation and formalizing Checkmate, the show establishes antagonistic and strategic forces that can intersect with near‑term DCU titles — including Superman: Man of Tomorrow and TV projects like Creature Commandos and Lanterns. That’s why the current priority is “about the wider DCU,” not instant renewal.
Cast & creators (season 2)
This is the core roster referenced in coverage of the finale and its implications:
- James Gunn — creator/showrunner who wrote and directed key episodes of season 2 and is steering the DCU.
- John Cena — Chris Smith / Peacemaker.
- Danielle Brooks — Leota Adebayo.
- Jennifer Holland — Emilia Harcourt.
- Steve Agee — John Economos.
- Freddie Stroma — Adrian / Vigilante.
- Frank Grillo — Rick Flag Sr.
- Sasha Bordeaux — emerges as part of Checkmate’s leadership circle.
- Jared Haibon — cameo as an A.R.G.U.S. agent in the finale.
These characters — particularly the Checkmate contingent — are the ones most likely to surface across other DCU entries as the “Salvation Run” setup pays off.
FAQs fans are asking right now
- Will there be a season 3 of Peacemaker? Not currently; the story continues in other DCU projects.
- How many episodes are in season 2? The finale aired this week; episode counts vary by reporting, and no official count is stated in the sources we cite here.
- When does Peacemaker come out, and what time do episodes drop? Season 2 is streaming now on HBO Max in the U.S.; exact drop times may vary by region and are not specified in the sources used for this piece.
- Is the finale a cliffhanger? Yes. Chris is stranded on Salvation while Checkmate rises on Earth.
- Does the ending set up Man of Tomorrow? The setup points directly toward the next phase of the DCU, including Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
Why the “no season 3 (for now)” stance actually makes sense
Analysis: A traditional third season would keep the story siloed. Instead, Salvation functions as a pressure cooker that can be tapped from multiple angles — as an event horizon for metahumans, a proving ground for Rick Flag Sr., and an existential problem for Superman. Checkmate, meanwhile, gives Adebayo, Harcourt, Economos, Adrian, and Sasha Bordeaux a franchise‑wide mandate. Keeping Peacemaker out of a quick renewal frees these pieces to collide where they’re most impactful.
The bottom line for fans
If you’re asking, “Will there be a season 3 of Peacemaker?” — the honest answer is that the door isn’t closed, but it’s not where Gunn is headed “right now.” The peacemaker finale is a pivot point: Salvation and Checkmate exist to feed the bigger canvas. Expect Chris Smith to pop up across the DCU before any formal word on a return season.
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