If you are a DC fan, waiting for Peacemaker Season 2 must have felt like waiting until Halloween, counting down the days for pure anticipation and excitement. After what felt like an eternity without James Gunn’s wild, unpredictable hero, the show is finally back on HBO Max. It once again delivers its idiosyncratic brew of absurd humor and chaotic brilliance, with John Cena leading the charge in his thoroughly by-the-book-but-completely-over-the-top antics of world saving.
What has me most pumped about this season, beyond the return of Peacemaker himself, is the wild mix of new and familiar faces with which it’s going to shake up the DCU. So, we have prepared a countdown of the top 10 stars, from 10th to 1st, who make Season 2 an absolute must-see.
10. Rick Flag Sr.
Frank Grillo reprises his role as Rick Flag Sr., a tough-as-nails A.R.G.U.S. commander with a lot of baggage. He is a man consumed by revenge following the death of his son at the hands of The Suicide Squad and is on a direct collision course with our favorite vigilante, Peacemaker. His tough commander approach brings a level of intensity to the team.
9. Maxwell Lord
Sean Gunn is the astute billionaire who operates behind the scenes. As a financier of the Justice Gang, Lord decides whether Peacemaker’s actions are heroic or irresponsible. He holds himself responsible for all that he does and believes that he has an ulterior motive.
8. Hawkgirl
Isabela Merced soars as Hawkgirl, headlining the rebooted Justice Gang flashbacks. She brings a signal towards Gunn’s broader DC ambitions—and fans are already guessing the crossovers she’ll bring.
7. Guy Gardner (Green Lantern)
Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner is the wisecracking and irreverent Green Lantern. His humorous back-and-forth with Peacemaker reads so Gunn. And the debut teases bigger Lantern stories to come.
6. Mr. Terrific
Edi Gathegi’s brilliant hero makes a shadowy entrance during the flashback sequence. While his role is small for now, Mr. Terrific’s tactical mind and advanced tech practically guarantee he’ll become a major player as the DCU expands.
5. Supergirl
Milly Alcock initially appears as Supergirl, appearing after Superman and Mr. Terrific in the retconned flashback. She’s back to mark that Gunn is now technically cross-breeding the Kryptonian line in his universe, which will lead to some interesting things.
4. Superman
David Corenswet dons the cape as the DCU’s Superman in place of Cavill in the revised flashback. It’s a welcome and brief cameo, solidly grounding Peacemaker in Gunn’s larger plans for the franchise.
3. Judomaster
Nhut Le’s hotheaded Judomaster returns, this time battling alongside Economos rather than against him. His martial arts ability, sharp tongue, and ever-changing allegiances leave viewers speculating—and chuckling—each time he appears on-screen.
2. Vigilante
Freddie Stroma steals the scene again as Vigilante, the self-destructive, dark humor best friend Peacemaker can’t seem to avoid, but definitely doesn’t need. His ridiculously over-the-top loyalty and adorably dodgy sense of humor make every scene with him worth watching.
1. Peacemaker (Christopher Smith)
John Cena’s helmeted antihero is still the focal point of the show. He’s confronted with even wackier challenges this season—battling alternate versions of himself, his dad, and so on. His arc at its base is still one of redemption, coping with trauma, and redefining “peace”—served up with Gunn’s ideal blend of zaniness, brutality, and surprise heart.
Season 2 confirms that Peacemaker is not another superhero series—it’s a crazy, passionate, and laugh-out-loud zany trip through the most bizarre and wacky corners of the DCU. With this cast of characters, I’m expecting action, comedy, and some surprises along the way that’ll have you hooked on your screen.