DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has provided clarity on what elements of "Peacemaker" will carry forward into the new DC Universe (DCU), confirming that nearly everything from the series remains canon - with one notable exception.
During a recent discussion about the upcoming animated series "Creature Commandos," Gunn explained that content will officially become part of DCU canon when referenced in new productions. This includes specific events from "The Suicide Squad" and "Peacemaker" that are mentioned in "Creature Commandos."
The one scene that stands out as non-canonical is the Justice League's appearance in the "Peacemaker" Season 1 finale. This brief cameo, featuring Jason Momoa's Aquaman and Ezra Miller's Flash, depicted characters from DC's previous era rather than the new DCU lineup.
Gunn promised this continuity issue will be addressed in "Peacemaker" Season 2, currently in production and scheduled for release in August 2025. The show maintains strong connections to other upcoming DCU projects, with actor Frank Grillo appearing as Rick Flag Sr. across multiple productions including "Creature Commandos" and Gunn's Superman reboot.
"Creature Commandos," premiering December 5 on Max, marks the first entry in Gunn's reimagined DCU. The seven-episode animated series features voice performances from Maria Bakalova, David Harbour, Alan Tudyk, and Viola Davis, among others.
The clarification helps establish what elements from previous DC content will persist as the studio moves forward with its new creative direction under Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran's leadership.
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