DC fans should temper their expectations regarding the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con as it pertains to DC Studios and the insights from James Gunn. The anticipation surrounding DC Studios has been building, especially with the recent updates about their plans for SDCC 2025. Despite the fact that the highly awaited film Superman is set to premiere in theaters just two weeks prior to the convention kick-off on July 24, it appears that this film will not take center stage during the panel discussions. Instead, Gunn has indicated that the focus will primarily be on the much-anticipated second season of Peacemaker, which is expected to dominate most of the panel’s discussions.
In a recent communication with fans on Threads, Gunn stated, “It’s just me and John [Cena] and Peacemaker.” While the emphasis on Peacemaker Season 2 may leave some members of the DC Universe fandom feeling disappointed, Gunn reassured that he would “of course . . . talk about everything.” This implies that there will be opportunities for updates and insights into the broader DCU slate, albeit not on the grand scale that fans have come to expect from Marvel Studios at their Hall H panels during SDCC.
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During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn provided fans with several new, intriguing details about the upcoming Peacemaker Season 2. He confirmed that this new season will take place approximately two years after the events of the first season. Interestingly, those events will be retroactively integrated into the DC Universe, albeit with some minor adjustments. Gunn elaborated, “I see how difficult, after all my time at Marvel, it is to make things truly fit together, so it’s an unspecified amount of a couple of years,” highlighting the complexities involved in crafting a cohesive narrative.
In addition to plot details, the role of Michael Rooker in Peacemaker has also been unveiled. Rooker will portray a character named Red St. Wild, who is set to become a formidable adversary to Peacemaker’s beloved eagle companion, Eagly. Gunn characterized Red St. Wild as “the world’s foremost eagle hunter,” suggesting that this character will play a significant role in the upcoming season’s storyline.
The decision to give Eagly a dedicated storyline in Season 2 stems from the character’s immense popularity in the first season. Gunn explained, “We thought Eagly was probably the most popular character from Season 1. So in Season 2, he has his own story with his nemesis, played by none other than the despicable Michael Rooker.” This strategic move is expected to resonate well with fans who have developed an affection for Eagly.
Importantly, Red St. Wild will mark Rooker’s third appearance in the DC Universe. He has previously lent his voice to Sam Fitzgibbon in the animated series Creature Commandos and portrayed Kryptonian Robot #5 in the forthcoming film Superman. Additionally, Rooker is known for his role as Savant in the DC Extended Universe film The Suicide Squad, showcasing his versatile contributions to the franchise.
The 2025 San Diego Comic-Con is scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27, 2025, and promises to be an exciting event for DC enthusiasts and comic book fans alike.
This information was originally reported by Lee Freitag on SuperHeroHype.
