Max has today announced the premiere date for the upcoming second season of its original action comedy series Peacemaker.
The 8-episode second season will launch on Thursday, August 21 at 9/8c. with new episodes being released weekly.
The new season follows Christopher "Chris" Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante Super Hero as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost.
John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee and Robert Patrick return as series regulars.
New cast additions include Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows.
James Gunn wrote all eight episodes of the second season and directed three, including the first episode. He and Cena executive produce with Peter Safran. Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company produce.