EMBARGO: First episode of season 2

Peacemaker season 2 is lastly OUT! Right here’s every thing the premiere’s recap confirmed as canon to the model new DC Universe continuity.

One of many largest questions followers have had on their thoughts with regards to the brand new DC Universe is continuity. What’s canon, who’s canon, and- most importantly- what films or television exhibits carry over from the prior continuity. This has been an enormous sticking level heading into season 2 of Peacemaker, particularly given the primary season had so many references to the broader DC Universe.

Now with season 2 formally streaming on HBO Max, followers have some (albeit not all) of the solutions they’re searching for. Many of those solutions got here within the type of a recap overlaying the occasions of the primary season with a couple of key particulars change. Under is each vital element we present in that recap, from continuity adjustments to the affirmation of some key characters that exist within the DC Universe.

Kite Man Is Canon. Hell Yeah!

One of many first clips proven off within the recap is the notorious classroom scene from the primary season of Peacemaker. Out of all of the clips they may have proven, James Gunn determined to chop in a scene the place Peacemaker recounts an encounter with Kite Man. This confirms that Gotham’s most disappointing villain is canon to the brand new DC Universe (even when it’s not going followers will probably be seeing him anytime quickly)

Peacemaker Retains His New Origin

One of many huge questions on followers’ minds heading into Peacemaker season 2 is that if James Gunn would use the chance to carry the origins’ of the principle solid nearer consistent with their comedian counterparts. Whereas a lot of the curiosity revolved across the origin of Adrian Chase, aka Vigilante, there was some query of if Peacemaker would return to his extra diplomatic roots.

Seems, James Gunn had no plans to make adjustments THAT huge heading into season 2. The recap confirms that Peacemaker nonetheless comes from a poor household, nonetheless killed his brother, and was nonetheless a villain that introduced “Peace” by any means essential. A minimum of followers know, as a lot because the DC Universe adjustments, a lot stays the identical.

The White Dragon Is Slain

Probably the most chilling moments from the primary season of Peacemaker got here from the ultimate moments of the collection. Christopher Smith retires again to his trailer following the foiling of Operation Butterfly and the killing of his father Auggie Smith, aka the White Dragon.

The Justice Gang Changed The Justice League

As many suspected, James Gunn determined to go the gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss route when it got here to the Justice League scene on the finish of Peacemaker season 1. As a substitute of attempting to reconcile the group as a part of the brand new DC Universe or faux it didn’t exist altogether, the director determined to place the Justice Gang of their place. Nonetheless, there have been two new members in season 2….

Superman & Supergirl Work With The Justice Gang

The scene additionally revealed that each Superman and Supergirl work alongside the Justice Gang on sure missions, way back to the occasions of Peacemaker season 1. Whereas James Gunn has confirmed that Superman isn’t part of the Justice Gang, his shut ties with the group might show fascinating because the story of season 2 continues to develop.

Peacemaker season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max. Keep tuned for the newest information concerning the way forward for the DC Universe and ensure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for extra content material!