Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6, titled “Ignorance Is Chris,” premieres Thursday, September 25, 2025 on HBO Max in the U.S. (9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT). International audiences in Europe, Asia, and Oceania will see it on September 26, 2025, aligning with regional streaming windows.
New episodes drop weekly on Thursdays in the U.S. and Fridays elsewhere.
What Happens in Episode 6: Key Teasers & Plot Beats
Episode 6 elevates the stakes, with Rick Flag Sr. venturing into Belle Reve prison in search of intelligence that might locate Peacemaker’s missing team. The show plays with multiverse dynamics: Peacemaker is displaced into a parallel dimension, altering his entire life trajectory.
Along the way, characters must grapple with revelations, betrayals, and shifting loyalties. The emotional core is strong: in this altered reality, Chris finds a version of himself with a living brother, romantic ties, and public acclaim — but at what cost?
The Shocking Cameo: Lex Luthor Returns
The biggest bombshell of Episode 6 is the return of Lex Luthor, portrayed by Nicholas Hoult, inserted as a prisoner in Belle Reve. In his interaction with Rick Flag Sr., Luthor offers crucial intel and technology in exchange for cooperation.
This cameo links Peacemaker more firmly to the broader DC Universe, especially the Superman mythos. Speculation is already ramping that Superman, played by David Corenswet, might appear in upcoming episodes.
What This Means for the DCU & the Season
James Gunn has described the final episodes of this season as crucial to the DCU’s evolving timeline, positioning Season 2 as something of a prequel to Man of Tomorrow. The Lex Luthor appearance underscores that ambition, offering connective tissue across titles.
With three episodes left in the season, this chapter may be remembered as one of the densest in terms of reveals and shifts — and many fans are treating Episode 6 as a turning point.
Here’s – Peacemaker S2E6: Highlights & Surprises
Summary
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 is a high-stakes installment packed with emotional drama, dimension-bending revelations, and a surprise Lex Luthor cameo that firmly ties the series into the broader DC Universe. Whether you’re here for Chris Smith’s journey or the DC crossover potential, this episode is shaping up to be pivotal — and essential watching.
