James Gunn Breaks Silence on Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Backlash
After a season of raves, Peacemaker’s Season 2 finale lit up social media—for the wrong reasons. James Gunn has now weighed in, acknowledging the backlash in a Threads exchange even as the show’s overall reception stays strong.
Peacemaker Season 2 went out with a finale that either landed or whiffed, depending on who you ask. James Gunn has now chimed in himself, and he kept it simple: he heard the complaints, he still likes the episode, and he is not mad if you do not.
What Gunn actually said
Definitely! Not everyone can love everything. I love the episode but I understand not everyone does which is completely fair.
That was Gunn on Threads, replying to a fan who asked if he had seen the backlash. His comment started making the rounds on social on October 14, 2025, right in the middle of the finale discourse.
Why fans are heated
Season 2 pulled strong reviews overall (a 95% critic score), but the finale, titled Full Nelson, split the room. A chunk of viewers said the ending felt like a letdown. One particularly loud complaint accused the show of promising big DC guest stars, big surprises, and a direct tie to something abbreviated as MOT, none of which materialized in their view. That last bit is a little vague — MOT was the fan's shorthand, not the show's — but the gist is clear: people expected more fireworks.
Where the show leaves off
The season wrapped its eight-episode run on October 10, 2025. Story-wise, it closed out the long-running multiverse thread while still planting seeds for whatever the larger DC Universe is cooking next. For what it is worth, Peacemaker as a series remains one of the more broadly liked DCU entries.
Season 3? Not at the moment
Gunn has also poured a little cold water on immediate Season 3 hopes. In a now-deleted interview with Deadline, he said there are no current plans for another season. He did not slam the door shut entirely — call it a qualified never say never — but emphasized the focus right now is the future of the DCU and that Peacemaker is an important character within that.
Fans in the comments seemed to appreciate that Gunn addressed the finale chatter head-on instead of pretending it was not happening.
Fast facts
- Platform: HBO Max
- Season 2 finale title: Full Nelson
- Release timing: Episode 8 dropped October 10, 2025
- Reception: 95% critic score overall, but a divisive finale
- Main cast: John Cena (Chris Smith), with Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee