# John Cena Confirms Peacemaker Season 3 Not Happening

> John Cena says Peacemaker won't return as a TV show after season 2.
- Title: John Cena Confirms Peacemaker Season 3 Not Happening · Polygon
- Summary: John Cena says Peacemaker won't return as a TV show after season 2. John Cena confirmed Peacemaker won't have a season 3 due to James Gunn focusing on DCU…
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- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/john-cena-comments-on-the-future-of-peacemaker
- Author: Aimee Hart
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:10:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john cena, peacemaker, james gunn, dcu, hbo max, season 2, season 3, gaming, culture
## Peacemaker Season 2 Cliffhanger
Fans worried after Chris Smith doubted his place in friends' lives, then Rick Flag Sr. kidnapped him to an alien prison planet.
## Cena on Peacemaker Helmet
Cena said he won't wear Peacemaker's toilet-shaped helmet after season 2, but loves working with James Gunn.
## Gunn's DCU Plans
James Gunn confirmed Peacemaker will return in DCU films but not as a TV show, with season 3 unlikely.

> Peacemaker will be back
## Cena on DCU Priorities
Cena explained Gunn will focus on Superman and Batman first before considering Peacemaker season 3.
## Key takeaway

John Cena confirmed Peacemaker won't have a season 3 due to James Gunn focusing on DCU projects.