- Primary Subject: Peacemaker's future in DCU
- Key Update: John Cena addressed his uncertain DCU future following the Peacemaker Season 2 finale cliffhanger.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 22, 2026
- Quick Answer: John Cena is eager to play Peacemaker again, but stated his DCU return is entirely up to James Gunn following the character's exile to Salvation.
John Cena recently shared a new update on his potential return as Peacemaker in a future DCU project.
The second season of Peacemaker ended with the titular antihero getting exiled in Salvation, leaving him in a cliffhanger fate. Fans have been wondering whether the series will be renewed for a third season to address what's next for his character, or if his fate will be addressed instead in a future DCU project like Man of Tomorrow.
When is John Cena's Peacemaker Returning to the DCU?
In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, John Cena was asked about his future as Peacemaker in the DCU, and whether we will see the effect of him getting exiled in Salvation.
However, the actor did not share any details about his character's future as he wanted James Gunn to address the question instead. He did emphasize that he would love to continue playing the character again soon.
"Oh my goodness. Anything I would give you would just be personal speculation and not on the bullseye of the actual DCU. That is a James Gunn question, for sure. He has every idea between his ears, and I have full faith and trust in him," Cena said.
"Whether we ever hear from Peacemaker again or not is not up to me. So, what I can control is my gratitude for working with James Gunn, for him making me a better performer, for more moments like Little Brother. And man, I hope I get the helmet pretty soon. I’d love to dance another time."
Based on Cena's remarks, it looks like Peacemaker's return has not been set yet in the near future of the DCU franchise, unless he makes a surprise appearance in Man of Tomorrow.
For now, fans should wait for updates regarding the future of Peacemaker in the DCU soon, but we can safely say that we will get to see him again someday, and it's interesting how they will address the Salvation storyline moving forward.
What's Next in the DCU Franchise
The next DCU movie is Supergirl, which is set to release in theaters globally this week. It is the second theatrical project in the franchise, following last year's Superman.
In the upcoming film, when an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
They are also working on other upcoming films, such as Clayface and Man of Tomorrow. On the television side, up next on their slate is Lanterns, which will release on HBO this August.
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