Peacemaker Season 2 just found its latest talking point: a backstage selfie. Peacemaker Season 2 star John Cena posed with David Corenswet, wearing the full Superman suit, in a quick snap that spread across X within minutes, prompting viewers to ask whether Superman might appear in Peacemaker Season 2. The image came from the official Instagram post by David Corenswet on September 6, 2025, that were then amplified by fan outlets, with no official caption announcing a cameo. As of today, neither the show’s marketing nor any studio statement confirms Superman in Peacemaker Season 2, so the photo sits squarely in the “curiosity, not confirmation” bucket.
Context helps. Peacemaker Season 2 premiered on Max on August 21, 2025, and is positioned inside James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe, which launched theatrically with Superman on July 11, 2025. That timing makes a Superman crossover possible, at least on paper.
Where the rumor started: the Corenswet–Cena selfie (and what it actually means)
The rumor began with a widely shared post on X showing David Corenswet, in Superman costume, snapping a selfie with John Cena near the Peacemaker Season 2 set. The post framed it as a set visit. The copy did not announce a cameo, credit, or episode. Readers should separate what the photo shows (Corenswet with Cena, in a suit, near production) from what it does not show (footage of Superman inside an episode of Peacemaker Season 2).
What can be verified right now for Peacemaker Season 2? The image is real. It circulated through David Corenswet's official Instagram post, and it ignited speculation. What remains inferred: that Superman appears on-screen this season. There is no press note, trailer tag, or listing that confirms a Corenswet episode credit in Peacemaker Season 2. The official trailers and schedule materials make no such claim.
There are a couple of clues fueling the speculation. In the selfie, John Cena appears to have flecks of blood spatter on his face, which suggests he had just filmed an action scene for Peacemaker Season 2. The official DC account also replied with a side-eye emoji, a response many fans read as a playful tease toward a potential cameo. None of this confirms anything, but it keeps the door open while episodes roll out. Many fans reacted with one commenting,
"it’s also very clearly from when Cena filmed episode 3, which (spoiler) doesn’t feature Superman lol."
Another comment read, fueling the John Cena invisible joke,
"Nice selfie dude. Why you alone tho"
How to “end” the rumor for readers looking for an ending explained: treat the selfie as a behind-the-scenes moment that hints at proximity, not proof. The plausible explanations are (a) a friendly set visit while Peacemaker Season 2 was filming and Superman press was active, or (b) a controlled tease meant to drive conversation, with or without an actual cameo. Until the credits roll on the finale, any stronger claim would be speculation.
There is, however, credible direction from the creator about how closely Peacemaker Season 2 intersects with Superman. As per an Entertainment Weekly report dated May 26, 2025, James Gunn stated,
“It's very much connected to Superman and it's very much connected to what comes after”
He also remarked,
“There might even be one really, really, really big cameo near the end of the show.”
Those are meaningful teases, but they stop short of naming Superman as a guaranteed guest in Peacemaker Season 2.
What’s official so far about Peacemaker Season 2
Peacemaker Season 2 premiered August 21, 2025, on Max, with new episodes releasing weekly at 9 p.m. ET/PT. People’s release-schedule breakdown confirms an eight-episode run through October 9, 2025. This is the only official cadence to anchor coverage and headlines.
Marketing and interviews place Peacemaker Season 2 firmly inside the new DCU era. The season’s positioning and connective tissue are emphasized across the press. As per Entertainment Weekly's report, Gunn added that the season is “very much connected to what comes after” and that viewers will “see a lot of different characters from Superman in the [season].” Those signals explain why a single photo can snowball into bigger DCU questions, even as cameo details stay unconfirmed.
The cast has kept the conversation grounded. As per the People report dated August 6, 2025, John Cena stated,
“This has changed my life… It’s a great show that’s more than just action. It’s a love story. It’s a workplace comedy.”
The quote speaks to tone, not spoilers, and it matches how Peacemaker Season 2 markets itself, character-first, DCU-aware.
For additional context beyond marketing copy, some sources analyse how Peacemaker Season 2 is retconned into James Gunn’s new DCU, including how early episodes reference Superman-era elements and the Justice Gang. This critical read helps situate the season’s world-building without promising any specific Superman cameo.
Stay tuned for more updates.
John Cena and David Corenswet share a behind-the-scenes selfie amid Peacemaker season 2 buzz and Superman cameo speculation. Image via Instagram/@davidcorenswet