It's a strange feeling, watching James Gunn turn San Diego Comic-Con into a three-act play where every beat lands like a mic drop. Less than a month out from Peacemaker Season 2's August 21, 2025 debut on HBO Max, the DC Studios co-head took the Hall H stage not just to promote the show, but to lay down markers for the DCU's next phase. Three announcements, all distinct, all loaded with implications.
First—continuity is no longer the Achilles' heel of DC on screen. Gunn confirmed that characters from Superman will appear in Peacemaker Season 2. That's Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner, Sean Gunn's Maxwell Lord, and Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl—already seen in Superman—now crossing into the HBO Max series. And it's not stopping there. “Even more faces” from Superman might show up, with one storyline exploring an alternate universe. It's the sort of connective tissue the old DCEU promised but never consistently delivered.
Second, there's the matter of Sasha Bordeaux. In the comics, she's tangled deeply in Batman's world. Here, she's debuting in Peacemaker Season 2, played by Sol Rodriguez. At the IGN SDCC interview, Rodriguez said her version brings “new vibes” and no Batman ties—then Gunn leaned in with a sly, one-word correction: “yet.” That pause, that glint, said enough. The Dark Knight's shadow is coming, just not in August.
Third—and this one's quieter but telling—Gunn dodged giving an update on The Authority. During a rundown of upcoming DCU projects (which still include Clayface, Wonder Woman, and Sgt. Rock), his reaction to The Authority was a laugh, nothing more. No status report, no reassurance. Fans left wondering if the once-flagship title has been shelved or quietly bled out. Official word? None yet.
In a single Comic-Con panel, Gunn bridged worlds (Superman into Peacemaker), teased a Batman gateway (Sasha Bordeaux), and hinted at the possible erasure of The Authority. It's a balancing act—momentum in some places, strategic silence in others. And maybe that's the real skill here: knowing when to give the audience more, and when to leave them hanging.
5 Things We Learned from James Gunn's SDCC 2025 Panel
Superman and Peacemaker Are Officially Linked
Confirmed crossovers will carry characters from Superman into Peacemaker Season 2.
Sasha Bordeaux Joins the DCU
Sol Rodriguez will debut the character on August 21, 2025, without Batman ties—for now.
Alternate Universes Are on the Table
Season 2 will explore at least one alternate timeline, opening the door to variant characters.
The Authority's Fate Is Unclear
Gunn offered no update, prompting cancellation rumors without confirming anything.
Gunn's Tone Is as Strategic as His Announcements
Every reveal was balanced with either connective payoff or deliberate ambiguity.
