"In 2022, after the release of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad in theaters, Peacemaker (also created by Gunn) premiered on HBO Max. A continuation of The Suicide Squad, the series set out to follow John Cena's mercenary antagonist Christopher Smitha.k.a. Peacemakeras he returns home and is recruited into working as an agent for the government outfit A.R.G.U.S. The show swiftly became a cult hit, with critics recognizing Cena as a standout leading man and a showcase of Gunn's creative voice."
"In season 2, Peacemaker stumbles upon a parallel universe where he and his family are revered superheroes. This inspires Chris to leave his old, pathetic life behindincluding his friends. Later in 2022, James Gunn was named co-CEO of DC Studios, alongside producer Peter Safran. Between his work on Superman and the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes that delayed work across film and TV, season 2 of Peacemaker was delayed until it finally premiered on HBO Max this past August."
Peacemaker launched on HBO Max in 2022 as a continuation of The Suicide Squad, following John Cena's Christopher Smith/Peacemaker recruited by A.R.G.U.S. The series became a cult hit and showcased Cena and James Gunn's creative voice. Season 2 features Chris encountering a parallel universe where his family are revered superheroes, prompting him to abandon his previous life. Production and release timing were affected by Gunn's promotion to co-CEO of DC Studios, his work on Superman, and the 2023 Hollywood strikes. As of now, HBO Max has not announced renewal for a third season and the future remains undecided.
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