‘OK’: James Gunn Confirms Fan-Favourite Peacemaker Character Will Return to the DCU

LOS ANGELES — DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has offered fans a reassuring update regarding the future of the Peacemaker ensemble, confirming that fan-favourite anti-hero Vigilante will return to the big screen or television despite the absence of an official third season.

The confirmation arrived via social media after a fan directly asked Gunn on Threads whether audiences would see "more of Adrian [Chase/Vigilante] in something" moving forward.

Gunn offered a succinct, one-word response: "Ok."

Though brief, the confirmation has provided clarity for fans concerned about the fate of the show's supporting cast following the conclusion of Peacemaker Season 2.

A Breakout Fan Favourite

Portrayed by British actor Freddie Stroma, Adrian Chase, the sociopathic, awkwardly devoted best friend of John Cena’s Christopher Smith, quickly emerged as a breakout hit during the show's debut season in 2022.

Stroma’s pitch-perfect delivery of Chase’s bizarre moral code and lethal combat skills made him a cornerstone of the series. He returned for the show's second season, where his chaotic loyalty to Peacemaker was put to the test amidst an evolving, reshaped DC Universe.

The confirmation of Stroma’s return comes during an ambiguous period for the standalone series itself. Following the dramatic Season 2 finale, which saw John Cena's titular character left stranded on the interdimensional prison planet Salvation by Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), Gunn has remained coy about whether a third season will ever materialise, previously leaving fans with only cryptic emojis on social media regarding a renewal.

"Just tell me we're seeing more Adrian in something, please," a fan wrote under one of Gunn's Threads posts on Wednesday.

"Ok," Gunn replied directly.

Where Could Vigilante Appear Next?

While Gunn did not specify which project Stroma will appear in, the interconnected nature of the new DCU presents several logical entry points.

Industry analysts speculate that Vigilante could play a role in rescuing Christopher Smith from his cosmic exile on Salvation. With Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr. set to reprise his role in the upcoming blockbuster Superman II: Man of Tomorrow, slated for a July 2027 theatrical release—the threads of the Peacemaker narrative are already weaving directly into the wider cinematic universe.

Additionally, with DC Studios developing project slates around covert organizations such as Checkmate, Stroma’s unhinged vigilante remains a versatile asset capable of popping up across multiple film and television properties.

Key Details — Vigilante in the DCU

A Connected Universe Strategy

Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran have consistently emphasized that their vision for the DCU involves seamless character crossover between television, cinema, and animation.

Rather than locking characters into standalone show formats, key figures are designed to move fluidly across the franchise landscape. Stroma joins a growing list of Peacemaker alumni, including John Cena, Frank Grillo, and Jennifer Holland, who are confirmed to maintain long-term footprints across the rebooted DC landscape.

While a release date for Stroma's next appearance has yet to be announced, Gunn’s definitive response confirms that the beloved, bumbling assassin has not turned in his guns just yet.