Peacemaker Season 2: The Truth About Needing to Watch Superman First, Revealed!

The highly anticipated second season of James Gunn's fan-favorite series, Peacemaker, is officially underway, and with it comes a crucial question for DC enthusiasts: will you need to watch the upcoming Superman film to understand Christopher Smith's next chaotic adventure? Thanks to new comments from an incoming cast member, we finally have a definitive answer that might just surprise you.

Frank Grillo, who is set to join the DC Universe as the formidable Rick Flag Sr.

in Peacemaker Season 2, recently shed light on the show's place within Gunn's overarching DCU plans. During a candid interview on The Fanverse podcast, Grillo unequivocally stated that Peacemaker Season 2 exists outside the direct "Gods & Monsters" chapter of the DCU. "I think that this season, Season 2 of Peacemaker, is not going to be a part of the 'Gods & Monsters' of the DCU," Grillo explained.

"It’s a standalone, kind of reboot of Peacemaker with some of the same characters."

This revelation is significant, especially considering James Gunn's previous statements. Gunn had indicated that Peacemaker Season 2 would indeed arrive after Superman and the Waller series.

However, Grillo's comments clarify that "after" doesn't necessarily mean "directly interconnected for plot understanding." Essentially, while Peacemaker S2 will exist in a world where a new Superman (played by David Corenswet) is active, viewers won't need to have seen his solo film to follow Peacemaker's story.

It's a smart way to bridge the gap between the old DCEU and the new DCU without alienating new or returning viewers.

Season 1 of Peacemaker was firmly entrenched in the now-defunct DCEU, picking up directly after the events of The Suicide Squad. It featured cameos from Jason Momoa's Aquaman and Ezra Miller's Flash, cementing its place in that continuity.

Season 2, however, will mark a transition. While John Cena will return as the titular anti-hero, and the events of Season 1 will be acknowledged, the series will effectively be a soft reboot within the DCU. This means we can expect new actors portraying other established DC characters, fitting into the refreshed continuity Gunn is building.

For fans, this news offers a degree of freedom.

You can dive into Peacemaker Season 2, enjoying its unique blend of dark humor and action, without feeling pressured to catch up on every single DCU movie that precedes it. It suggests that while the DCU will have its main narrative through films like Superman (hitting theaters July 11, 2025) and series like Creature Commandos and Lanterns, shows like Peacemaker can carve out their own space, appealing to both long-time followers and newcomers alike.

So, breathe easy, Peacemaker fans! While the new DCU is on the horizon, your journey with Christopher Smith will be largely self-contained, requiring no prior viewing of Superman.

Get ready for more absurd adventures, iconic needle drops, and possibly even more shocking revelations as Peacemaker Season 2 begins filming.