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  • REVIEW: ‘The Bad Batch’ Series Finale

    REVIEW: ‘The Bad Batch’ Series Finale

    Throughout its 47-episode run, The Bad Batch spun a tale of a crew of wartime veterans searching for an identity in a galaxy that had chewed them up and spit them out. As the third and final season of the show launched in April, the remaining members of Clone Force 99 found themselves reeling from the loss of one of their own and the abduction of another. Though they had hoped their days of running missions were over, Season 3 gave the squad plenty of reason to stay in the fight, though this fight was one of their own choosing. In the final episode of the series, “The Cavalry Has Arrived”, every member of the team puts everything on the line to complete their most important mission yet: holding on to what they fought so hard to get.

    “The Cavalry Has Arrived” works wonderfully as a season and series finale by wrapping up three seasons’ worth of plot and by keeping Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair and Omega at the center of the action. No heroes dropped in for a cameo appearance and to help save the day; Darth Vader didn’t show up at Tantiss Base and cut down Clone Force 99; no major reveals intended to set up a new Star Wars project stole the spotlight. Indeed short of a brief appearance from Tarkin and a reference to Project Stardust, no connections to the larger Star Wars universe were made. Instead, Omega found herself able to deftly apply all she’d learned from the crew, simultaneously helping the other children held at Tantiss Base to escape and providing a way for Hunter, Wrecker and Crosshair to find their way in. By the time it was over, the Batchers all did what they do best, the bad guys got what they had coming (it was somehow more satisfying to see Rampart meet his end than to see Hemlock meet his) and, somewhat surprisingly, they all made it out alive and returned to Pabu. The end.

    (L-R): Omega and Hunter in a scene from “STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH”, season 3 exclusively on Disney+. © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.

    Of course, it’s never truly the end. A nice epilogue set roughly 20 years or so later showed a grown Omega heading off to join the Rebellion as a pilot. A touching moment with an older, grayer Hunter served to inform fans that they should not expect to see him, Wrecker or Crosshair taking part in the Rebellion. There war is over. Omega’s, however, is just beginning. Given the care with which the character has been curated by Dave Filoni, Jennifer Corbett and the rest of the crew behind The Bad Batch and given Filoni’s penchant for finding ways to work his favorite creations into other projects, both animated and live-action, it seems incredibly likely that Omega’s story in only just beginning.

    Taken as a complete body of work, The Bad Batch will rightfully take its place by the side of Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars as foundational pieces of the modern era of Star Wars stories. It established itself as an integral piece of the larger mythology of galaxy far, far away both in its ability to tackle to politics of the Empire and establish the importance of cloning in Palpatine’s ultimate plans. It’s examination of the treatment of war veterans probably doesn’t receive enough attention but the show boldly tackled the topic along with glimpses of post-traumatic stress disorders in soldiers. In a galaxy that’s always just moving from one war to another, those themes alone make The Bad Batch a worthwhile watch. It’s the end of an short-lived era for the best group of good soldiers. Clone Force 99, we thank you for your service.

  • DC Studios’ Co-Chair’s ‘Lanterns’ Tease Has Reignited a Very Exciting Rumor

    DC Studios’ Co-Chair’s ‘Lanterns’ Tease Has Reignited a Very Exciting Rumor

    James Gunn may still be very busy working on making sure Superman is ready for theaters in 2025 but as the man in charge of the entire creative vision of the DCU, he has to make time for other projects as well. He’s already done some work behind the camera on Season 2 of Peacemaker and helped get Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow up and running for a 2024 start of production but a new tease on social media may indicate he’s also making some headway on another project.

    At various times across multiple social media platforms, Gunn posted a relatively innocent piece of art featuring the Power Ring of a Green Lantern. However, what’s more interesting is who was paying attention to the post.

    While not much is known about Lanterns, one of the more intriguing rumors about the series was that it was set to be written by Tom King while Damon Lindelof would serve as an executive producer. While we’re certainly in no position to confirm anyone’s involvement, it is of note that Lindelof made a point to like the post.

    Described by DC Studios’ co-chair Peter Safran as a “terrestrial-based investigation story” in the vein of True Detective, Lanterns certainly sounds like a project right up King‘s alley. According to Gunn, the show will feature Lanterns who “find this ancient horror on Earth, and these guys are basically supercops on “Precinct Earth.” With a premise like that, Lanterns would certainly be within Lindelof’s range if not his sweet split as a creative.

    Whoever does end up making it, Lanterns will stream on Max when it’s ready to roll out.

  • ‘The Acolyte’ Showrunner Compares It to an Emmy-Nominated Mystery Series

    ‘The Acolyte’ Showrunner Compares It to an Emmy-Nominated Mystery Series

    Lucasfilm’s next Star Wars streaming series, The Acolyte, will be the first live-action project set in the High Republic Era which openedup a lot of storytelling possibilities for showrunner Leslye Headland. The first trailer for the project didn’t give too much away but it did make it clear that the series will see the Jedi investigating a mysterious enemy. According to Headland, fans should expect a slow burn as the story unfolds and compared it to another project of hers that was the subject of very high praise.

    “The Acolyte is a mystery,” said Headland. “It’s similar to Russian Doll, which was really about giving the audience information episode by episode, this spiral of storytelling.” Russian Doll, which was co-created by Headland, was a huge hit for Netflix and was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards which makes any comparisons to it welcome.  “This is a much larger landscape,” said Headland, “but it similarly tackles the idea of, ‘Your eyes can deceive you.’ You’re going to think the show is one thing, but then it’s going to gearshift into something else, and then do it again.”

    The Acolyte is still a Star Wars show and no matter how early in the timeline it’s set, it’s still set in the familiar galaxy far, far away created by George Lucas and it seems that galaxy is something Headland is very familiar with. “It’s a show packed with everything I wanted to explore: I wanted EU [Expanded Universe] stuff in there, references to the original trilogy, The Phantom Menace, the Disney sequels…it’s absolutely packed. Because you never know, you may not get the chance again,” she explained. Headland also explained that paying homage to Lucas through camera work and designing the High Republic era. “Chris [Teague] and I talked a lot about honoring George Lucas’ camera moves,” she said. “I would say the original trilogy became our touchpoint for how to craft the world, while the Episode I-ness of the show is a bit more thematic.” It certainly sounds as the the series is in very good hands.

    The Acolyte will begin streaming with a two-episoses premiere on June 4th.

    Source: Games Radar

  • Heartfelt ‘Bluey’ Episode “The Sign” Inspired a Ryan Reynolds/Zillow Team-Up

    Heartfelt ‘Bluey’ Episode “The Sign” Inspired a Ryan Reynolds/Zillow Team-Up

    The Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) and the BBC’s animated series, Bluey, has taken the world by storm. First debuting in Australia in 2019, the series has become wildly popular across all of Disney’s platforms, including Disney Plus. While buzz has grown that the series may be ending, a trio of new episodes recently debuted they have torn at viewer’s heart strings even more than normal.

    As seen in “Ghostbasket”, the Heeler family began the process of selling their family home. The home was indeed sold in the extended-length episode, “The Sign”, before a last-minute change of heart by the buyers gave the Heelers a chance to stay home after regretting selling the home that was central to so many memories for the cartoon canines and fans alike.

    On the heels of that episode, Ryan Reynolds‘ Maximum Effort teamed with Zillow to create a spot to remind families that “selling your home can be a pawsitive experience.” In a wonderful touch, actor Dan Brumm, who voices Bluey’s Uncle Stripe, was hired to narrate the piece, which you can watch below.

    From Zillow and Maximum Effort

    Parents everywhere have found themselves on an emotional rollercoaster after watching “The Sign”,  a moving episode of the beloved children’s series, Bluey, where the furry family of four comes close to selling their home.



    While selling your home can be an emotional experience, Zillow is here to remind you that it can actually be great.


    Bluey gets it right: moving is hard. Zillow research finds 51% of parents cry at least once while selling their home, yet 81% say their most recent move was worth it. Parents can reduce the stress (and tears) involved in a move, and Zillow has six tips that can help. 

    Manage your own stress first — Children often take on their parents’ emotions, so taking steps to reduce your stress during a move can help everyone. On Zillow, you can assemble a team of experts you trust: a top-rated lender and an agent who will work together to coordinate your sale and new purchase.


    Start early — Prepare your children for a move as early as possible. Children younger than 10 would benefit from hands-on materials to help. Use a map to show them where their new home or school will be. Look at photos online and point out their new bedroom or the tree in the backyard that’s perfect for climbing.


    Allow time for goodbyes — Set up playdates to give your child a chance to say goodbye to their friends and neighbors. Make a plan to visit favorite neighborhood spots one last time, and make a memory box to save souvenirs that remind your child of their old home, friends or neighborhood.


    Maintain connections — Help your child create a concrete way to stay connected with friends through email, text, letters or phone calls. Prior to your moving day, consider establishing a date for when you’ll come back to visit.


    Create a sense of belonging — Help your child settle into their new home by unpacking boxes in their room as soon as you can. Give them the feeling of ownership over their space by allowing them to decorate or select special furnishings they want. 


    Be consistent — Return to family routines as quickly as possible with established bedtimes, family time and mealtimes. 

    About Bluey



    Bluey is a heartwarming Australian children’s television show that follows the playful adventures of a lovable blue heeler pup named Bluey and her family. Through animated storytelling, the series captures the joy and imagination of childhood, offering a fun and educational experience for kids and families alike.

    Bluey, along with her sister Bingo and their parents Bandit and Chilli, embark on a variety of imaginative escapades that showcase the bonds of family and the power of play. From imaginative games of make-believe to outdoor adventures in their backyard, Bluey and her family navigate the ups and downs of everyday life with curiosity and creativity.

    The show’s playful attributes shine through in each episode as Bluey and her friends embark on energetic and joyful adventures. Whether they’re exploring the wonders of their surroundings, learning valuable life lessons, or simply enjoying each other’s company, Bluey and her friends always find ways to make the most of every moment.

    With its endearing characters, relatable storytelling, and heartwarming messages about friendship, family, and imagination, Bluey has become a beloved favorite among children and parents alike. Through its playful antics and heartwarming moments, the show encourages kids to embrace their creativity, cherish their relationships, and approach life with a sense of wonder and adventure.

  • Marvel’s ‘X-Men ’97’: Revealing the Big Bad Behind the Mutant Massacre

    Marvel’s ‘X-Men ’97’: Revealing the Big Bad Behind the Mutant Massacre

    A common theme with many of Marvel Studios’ streaming series has been a concern that they would need to “stick the landing” in order to ultimately be considered successful. At this point, it seems as though X-Men ‘97 could not only wobble a little bit on the landing but perhaps miss the mat entirely. With 7 strong episodes now under its belt, Marvel Animation’s revival series has been a weekly topic of conversation. The latest episode, Bright Eyes, not only gave Rogue center stage to express her rightful rage but also finally revealed the big bad behind the mutant massacre on Genosha…and it’s exactly who we thought it was…the second time around at least.

    Bright Eyes revealed that as far as X-Men ‘97 goes, there’s an even bigger fish than Mister Sinister. As speculated here (and hinted at heavily over the course of the series), the cyborg known as Bastion was indeed behind the Wild Sentinel’s attack on Genosha and it looks like he’s just getting started.

    Who is Bastion?

    Bastion, a formidable antagonist within the Marvel Comics universe, embodies the relentless pursuit of mutant extinction. As a Sentinel mastermind, Bastion represents the pinnacle of anti-mutant technology, leading the charge in hunting down and eliminating mutant-kind. His origins trace back to the depths of Nimrod and the Sentinel program, where he emerged as a genocidal force determined to eradicate all mutants. With Trask Industries backing his efforts, Bastion wages a relentless campaign against mutants, employing advanced AI technology and ruthless tactics to achieve his goal of mutant eradication.

    Bastion’s attributes are as ruthless as they are deadly, with a fanatical devotion to his cause and an indomitable will to succeed. As the leader of Humanity’s Last Stand, he commands an army of Sentinels and Purifiers, relentless in their mission to exterminate mutants. His actions provoke confrontation and opposition from the X-Men and other mutant groups, who view him as a persistent threat to their existence.

    In the ongoing struggle between mutants and their adversaries, Bastion remains a formidable adversary, challenging the X-Men and testing the limits of their resilience. His genocidal agenda and advanced technological capabilities make him a persistent menace, driving the X-Men to confront him time and time again in a battle for survival.

    Who is Voicing Bastion?

    As theorized in a recent Connecting Imaginary Dots piece, Bastion was voiced by Theo James. James has made quite a name for himself as a voice actor and has had a solid career renaissance of late by taking on villainous and somewhat shady roles. James knocked it out of the park in his debut as Bastion, especially in the way he comfortably and easily knocked Mister Sinister down a peg.

    With three episodes left to go that seem to all be inspired by Bastion’s first major comic book arc, Operation: Zero Tolerance, the good news is that James is just getting started as Bastion and we’re likely to be treated to a delicious performance that will give fans a new face to hate.

    The first seven episodes of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 are now streaming on Disney Plus.

  • Kevin Feige Nearly Made a Major Change to the MCU’s Sacred Timeline

    Kevin Feige Nearly Made a Major Change to the MCU’s Sacred Timeline

    Be honest with yourself: do you truly know the rules of Marvel Studios’ Multiverse? If the answer is yes, good for you; however, the vast majority of fans tuning in to watch the latest streaming series or heading into theaters for the next big MCU film don’t know a Nexus Point from a Jump Point. So while hardcore fans might love to debate what should or should not be counted as canon or what projects should be on the Sacred Timeline, it’s really not that big of a deal to most fans. However, according to Emi Yonemura, who directed two episodes of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97, Marvel Studios One Above All, Kevin Feige, almost made a change so big it would have grabbed everyone’s attention.

    In an interview with Inverse, Yonemura revealed that Feige considered setting the events of X-Men ’97 firmly within the MCU’s Sacred Timeline. “That has always been something we know was on Kevin Feige’s mind, do we make this part of the MCU? Do we not make this part of the MCU?” said Yonemura. “It’s actually gone back and forth quite a few times, and I think we did land in a smart place because [X-Men: The Animated Series] was its own thing, and I think that to continue it we needed to be our own thing.“

    (L-R): Bishop (voiced by Isaac Robinson-Smith), Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase), Magneto (voiced by Matthew Waterson), and Morph (voiced by JP Karliak) in Marvel Animation’s X-MEN ’97. Photo courtesy of Marvel Animation. © 2024 MARVEL.

    While it’s not entirely clear how X-Men ’97–or its predecessor, X-Men: The Animated Series–would have fit within the current parameters of the Sacred Timeline, another member of ’97s creative team is glad the decision was made to keep it separate. “We’re getting the X-Men in this format and we’re doing it justice not just by ourselves, but also other fans as well, and we’re starting to get a resurgence of the X-Men in film again,” said director Jake Castorena. “I love that. And I think it’s great that we can have different things, let them be different.”

    According to Castorena, “it’s all connected” actually presents its own set of problems. “If you try to connect things like that, it may or may not, I dare not say hinder storytelling, but let them do their stories,” Castorena continued. “Let us do our stories and let the rest of the world eat it up, man.” With a Multiverse full of possibilities and hundreds of great X-Men stories that have yet to be told through animation or live-action, there should be plenty for the world to eat up for the foreseeable future.

    Source: Inverse

  • Marvel Studios’ Streaming Series ‘Vision Quest’ Gets a Promising Production Update

    Marvel Studios’ Streaming Series ‘Vision Quest’ Gets a Promising Production Update

    Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Elizabeth Olsen have had plenty of rightful praise heaped upon them for their performances as their respective MCU characters. Those actors have indelibly put their marks on those roles and their characters were cornerstones of Marvel Studios’ success. One could, however, make the argument that Paul Bettany, whose Vision first appeared in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, could be added to that list.

    Bettany brought life to the Synthezoid and by the time Avengers: Infinity War rolled out in 2018, Vision was at the center of everything, including one of the MCU’s most heartbreaking moments to date. Despite being destroyed, Vision made his way back to the Multiverse Saga in WandaVision where Bettany shined as both the Hex Vision and White Vision. As the series wrapped, White Vision declared himself THE Vision and flew off into the sunset leaving the door open for further adventures.

    It wasn’t long before rumors swirled that these adventures would take place in a streaming series titled Vision Quest. While many feared that the project would be tossed on the scrap heap following Bob Iger’s return to Disney, that’s not the case. Not only has the project not been scrapped, it’s quickly working its way down the production pipeline.

    According to insider Daniel RPK, production on Vision Quest is expected to begin this October in the UK.

    Jac Schaeffer, who served as the showrunner on WandaVision–and its 2024 sequel series, Agatha, was reported to be overseeing the project in 2022 and in 2023, Schaeffer brought Eileen Shim into the writer’s room. Outside of that, little is truly known about the series other than it will follow the White Vision as he seeks to regain his memories and humanity.

    There are, however, plenty of rumors about the series and most of them make quite a bit of sense. Said to be based on Tom King‘s 12-issue Marvel Comics limited series Vision, Vision Quest will reportedly introduce Vision’s children, Viv and Vin. And, unsurprisingly, the series may also see the return of Elizabeth Olsen‘s Wanda Maximoff, though in what capacity is anyone’s guess given the character’s unresolved fate in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

  • Marvel Studios’ Next Streaming Series Will Reframe the MCU Timeline

    Marvel Studios’ Next Streaming Series Will Reframe the MCU Timeline

    While multiple Marvel Studios involve flashbacks, no project has been primarily set prior to World War II. As a result, the epoch of the MCU’s timeline has remained the same since Captain America: The First Avenger debuted in 2011. And so while the Disney Plus MCU Complete Timeline changes as each new project hits the streaming service, the beginning of it has remained static since its debut. But that’s all about to change.

    X-Men ’97 has been overwhelmingly successful for Marvel Studios and with its attention-grabbing action coming on the heels of a much more well-received second season of What If…?, audiences have been reminded of the power of telling stories through animation. With X-Men ’97 now into its back nine, another animated series has continued to generate some buzz as rumors and speculation about it circulate. And though it doesn’t have a release date just yet, Eyes of Wakanda will debut in 2024 and become the new jumping off point on the MCU Complete Timeline.

    It Is Set Throughout Wakandan History

    First revealed in December 2023 at the premiere event for What If…? Season 2, Eyes of Wakanda is an animated adventure produced by Ryan Coogler. The series will follow “brave warriors” who “throughout Wakandan history have been tasked to travel the world retrieving dangerous vibranium artifacts” including one such warrior who is rumored to meet up with one of Danny Rand’s predecessors as the Immortal Iron Fist, protector of K’un-Lun, sworn enemy of the Hand.

    As seen in Black Panther, the history of Wakanda stretches back to 28,000 B.C. though the meteorite that brought Vibranium to Africa and the Atlantic Ocean fell from the sky much earlier in 2,500,000 B.C. While projects such as Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and each of the Thor films have included flashbacks that predate Captain America: The First Avenger‘s WWII setting–and even predate the flashbacks in Black Panther–they are primarily set in “the present” and, as such, are placed far further down the timeline than Cap’s first MCU adventure. This will not be the case with Eyes of Wakanda.

    According to reports about the series, one of the four 30-minute episodes is set during the time of the Trojan War. While it seems historians are all over the place when trying to pin down exactly when the Trojan War took place–if at all–an episode set during it would likely take place in the 12th or 11th century B.C. If so, will the Disney Plus timeline change?

    It Is Set in the Sacred MCU Timeline Continuity

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    According to Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation at Marvel Studios, Brad Winderbaum, Eyes of Wakanda “more than any other show, fits right into our sacred MCU timeline continuity.” Winderbaum‘s a pretty important cog in the big wheel at Marvel Studios and so taking him at his word means that for the first time since it hit Disney Plus, the MCU Complete Timeline is almost certainly going to be reframed when Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda debuts later this year.

    Of course, some narrative devices could prevent Eyes of Wakanda from being the new #1 on the timeline. The studio could choose to have the series told by someone in the present day–perhaps Shuri is telling her nephew, T’Challa, for example–making each episode a flashback. In that case, the series would end up tacked on later on the timeline after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. That decision has already been made, of course, by Coogler and director Todd Harris and ultimately where the series appears on the timeline plays no role at all in how the stories told within it shaped Wakanda, Talokan, and, as we might be about to find out, some other places in the 616 universe.

  • Connecting Imaginary Dots: Theo James’ Role in ‘X-Men ’97’

    Connecting Imaginary Dots: Theo James’ Role in ‘X-Men ’97’

    The attack on Genosha in Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 took the lives of an as yet unrevealed number of mutants. Despite Cable’s attempt to warn his mother, Madelyne Pryor joined key players such as Magneto and Gambit as casualties of the Wild Sentinel’s devastating attack. While mutants and fans alike are still mourning the dead and recovering from the massacre, the question of who orchestrated it remains.

    Though the Genoshan genocide seen in “Remember It” was partially inspired by a similar event seen in Grant Morrison‘s “E is for Extinction” arc in New X-Men, X-Men ’97 supervising producer Jake Castorena made it clear that the mastermind behind the attack was not Cassandra Nova, who perpetrated the terror in the comics.

    A close look at some clues have led to the theory that the Sentinel Android known as Bastion could be behind the attack. There’s plenty of compelling evidence to suggest Bastion as a possibility but continuing to connect the dots has lead us to not only double down on the identity of the perp but also wonder if the voice actor for the villain hasn’t been in front of our eyes all along.

    Theo James Is Bastion

    Before the first episode of X-Men ’97 debuted on Disney Plus, showrunner Beau DeMayo revealed that Theo James was set to voice a “fan-favorite” character. Through five episodes, the identity of that character has remained a mystery but DeMayo’s insistence that the role would “surprise people” ties nicely into the idea that James will voice Bastion.

    Connecting the dots from James voicing a surprising fan-favorite character to Bastion isn’t really all that crazy. With only five episodes left and the big bad behind the attack on Genosha left a mystery, there’s plenty of reason to think it was Bastion. From the picture of him in Forge’s lab to his brief presence at the gala to the use of “Tolerance is Extinction” as the title of the three-part season finale (Bastion was introduced in the comics in an event titled Operation: Zero Tolerance), plenty of markers point in the direction of Bastion.

    If we accept it’s Bastion, the idea of James voicing him is the easy part. James likely didn’t sign on to voice a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo character and there just aren’t that many major characters left to come into play in this season. While the idea of him voicing Captain America gained some traction online after Cap’s shield was seen in a recent sneak peek, it’s preposterous. James is as British as tea and strumpets and though he’s grown into a bloody brilliant actor, his American accent is a bit rubbish, innit? While he’d be chuffed to bits to voice Cap, he is not.

    James‘ career renaissance has been impressive. He recently led Netflix’s The Gentleman for which he received high praise. However, it was his role as the bad guy in White Lotus: Sicily that showed his range. We won’t have long to wait to find out if we connected the dots well or not but the idea of James as the voice of Bastion is just too good to pass up.

  • James Gunn Confirms Production Has Begun on His Next DC Studios’ Project

    James Gunn Confirms Production Has Begun on His Next DC Studios’ Project

    Despite a dozen known projects being on it, DC Studios’ DCU slate is fairly undefined. Though Creature Commandos has been confirmed for a 2024 streaming debut, the only project with a known release date is Superman, which is currently in production ahead of its July 11, 2025 bow. It was originally believed that the streaming series Waller would hit Max in 2024; however, the 2023 WGA strike put a dent in those plans. With the scripts for Waller still being written by Jeremy Carver and Christal Henry, Season 2 of Peacemaker became next in line. Peacemaker star Jennifer Holland recently revealed cameras were set to roll on the John Cena-led series this summer but DC Studios co-chair James Gunn just surprised everyone with an update on the project.

    Production Is Underway on Season 2 of Peacemaker

    As is his way, Gunn–who confirmed he is directing some episodes of Peacemaker Season 2–took to social media to announce that production on the sophomore season of the streaming series had begun.

    The announcement comes as a bit of a shock as principal photography on Superman is ongoing; however, there’s no arguing with the man with the plan.

    Could Superman Appear in Peacemaker Season 2?

    One interesting possibility that arises from Peacemaker and Superman filming in the same spot at the same time under the watchful eye of the man directing both and in charge of the shared universe is a potential crossover. At some point, Peacemaker’s presence in the new DCU will have to be explained since the events of Season 1 predate the existence of the all-new, all-different universe. Given Gunn is the boss, having all the principal actors available together provides the perfect opportunity for the director to cross major task off his to-do list.