The series is based on the Peacemaker character from DC Comics. The first season is a spin-off of the film The Suicide Squad set in the DC Extended Universe. John Cena stars as the title character, reprising his role from the Suicide Squad. The second season is the first live-action series in DC Universe, a "soft reboot" of the DCEU.
The first season follows Christopher Smith / Peacemaker after he recovers from the injuries he suffered during the events of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film The Suicide Squad (2021) The second season is set in the DC Universe (DCU) and follows the events the DCU film Superman (2025)