A newPeacemakerseason 2 update from James Gunn set up a promising way to explain the show’s jump to the newDCUcanon. While the first season released on Max is set in the DCEU, it’s been confirmed that the second coming in 2025 will be part of the new DCU that’s in development from new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. To that end, one new reveal from Gunn implies a very exciting way for how this jump can be easily explained.
The first season ofPeacemakerfollows John Cena’s Christopher Smith in the aftermath ofThe Suicide Squad. Joining a new team of operatives for Amanda Waller and ARGUS, Peacemaker and his new allies prevent a major alien invasion from occurring (before the Justice League even arrives). However, this was the old DCEU League. Now, it’s been revealed thatPeacemakerseason 2 will be set in the brand-new DCUwhich will largely have several new actors and stories (though the cast ofPeacemakerand Viola Davis' Waller are notable exceptions). However,Gunn may have already revealed a key way the new universe distinction will be made inPeacemakerseason 2.
Peacemaker Season 2’s Teased Costume Change Shows A Clear Way To Explain The DCEU To DCU Change
Explaining The Canon Through New Visuals
Having posted an image onTwitter/Xof what looks to be a new helmet design for Peacemaker,Gunn may be teasing that new visual updates are coming to help show the differences between the DCEU and the DCU’s Peacemaker (and friends).
On the surface, this new image may just be a look at an alternate helmet for Smith to wear in the new season. After all,Chris did have an arsenal of various helmets he wore inPeacemaker’sfirst season.However, it could also be the main helmet Peacemaker will be wearing in the new season, providing a visual distinction between the Peacemaker of the DCEU and the new DCU, even if their histories are similar. By altering costumes and more visual updates,Peacemakerseason 2 could make it clear from the get-go that it’s set in a different reality than the first season.
Peacemaker Season 2’s Design Change Makes James Gunn’s DCU Hopes Easier To Pull Off
New Visual Updates Beyond Just A Story Explanation
Rather than relying on the story alone,Peacemakerseason 2 could potentially feature multiple changes to the show’s visual design, an easy way of addressing the new universe for audiences. Likewise, Gunn has said that he doesn’t want the universe/canon jump to be too much of a focus in the new season.As such, simply tweaking certain elements like how the costumes look could be an intriguing way to share the load without demanding too much and overshadowing the new season’s overall plot. It will be easier to move on if there’s a visual signal of differentiation, rather than having to solely address the change in-story.
Peacemakerseason 2 is expected to begin streaming in 2025 on Max.
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Peacemaker is a television series expanding on the character from the film The Suicide Squad. Released in 2022, it follows the titular character, a determined anti-hero who upholds peace through extreme measures, as he confronts personal and external challenges in the aftermath of his previous mission.
