James Gunn is out here hyping Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 like it might be the series high point. Bold claim, sure, but it is his show, and he knows exactly what he put on screen.
What Gunn actually said
On Threads, a fan asked Gunn if there was a specific moment in the remaining episodes that really hit him, especially given how much he has said John Cena has grown as an actor. Gunn did not hedge.
"Yes next episode is John's best acting ever"
Translation: if Cena is delivering his best work next, Episode 6 could be the standout hour of the entire series.
Why that lands differently right now
Peacemaker has been a critical favorite since day one. The show launched back on January 13, 2022, and the scores have only gone up: Rotten Tomatoes has Season 1 at 93% and Season 2 at 97% as of now. Fans are mostly in the same boat on Season 2, which is to say, this thing is playing like another win for the DCU.
It also matters who is saying this. Gunn is not just the creator and writer-director here; he is also the co-head of DC Studios. When he singles out an episode and calls it Cena's best acting ever, that is some inside-baseball confidence.
Fans are already bracing for it. One reply summed up the vibe pretty well: "I'm so pumped... and terrified... and preparing myself emotionally."
Cena's trajectory, this character, and why this could hit hard
John Cena's first lead role was back in 2006 with The Marine, and he has ping-ponged between action and comedy ever since. Peacemaker sits right in the middle of those lanes and then pushes into drama when it wants to hurt your feelings. He has played the character in both The Suicide Squad and this series, and the show has consistently asked more of him than just helmet gags and headshots. If Gunn says the next one is his best-ever work, expect some emotional heavy lifting.
Who else is in the mix
- Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo
- Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase / Vigilante
- Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt
- Steve Agee as John Economos
When and where to watch
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 streams this Thursday, September 25, on Max.