When Peacemaker first aired, there was no DCU. James Gunn had written and directed The Suicide Squad, and he had cooked up a way to extend that story by following John Cena’s character on a new mission.

Obsessed Peacemaker fan Adrian Chase invites himself to Project Butterfly, but he proves to be an asset. Vigilante’s biggest moment comes when he nearly sacrifices himself to help defeat White Dragon, Peacemaker’s dad. In Season 2, Vigilante will continue to be his friend’s side through thick and thin.

A popular Booster Gold casting rumor has popped up online yet again, thanks to the Peacemaker Season 2 premiere. What is the new Booster Gold rumor? At the Peacemaker Season 2 premiere, cameras caught actor Kumail Nanjiani and DC Studios co-head James Gunn chatting it up and embracing.

Danielle Ryan of SlashFilm also gives the first five episodes a 9 out of 10, saying the brutal fight scenes, killer needle-drops and edgy jokes are still here, but Season 2 dives deeper and darker into the lives of the 11th Street Kids. Ryan says:

Sean Gunn, who plays Maxwell Lord in Peacemaker Season 2, accidentally explained why Robert Pattinson’s Batman would work in the DCU.

James Gunn recently confirmed whether Green Arrow is canon in the rebooted DCU, after he was mentioned in Peacemaker Season 1. Green Arrow, AKA Oliver Queen, is a popular character in the DC Universe who has yet to make his debut in the movies.

Sean Gunn says his brother James Gunn's DCU is definitely storyteller-oriented, meaning project can be different genres

Watch the red-band trailer below, complete with an intro from James Gunn and John Cena, that’s full of fucks to give and lots of nudity during Chris’ messy era post season one. Suffice to say, if you’re browsing at work—you’ve been warned.