John Cena says he is leaving the future of his Peacemaker character entirely in the hands of James Gunn, telling podcast host Josh Horowitz that he has no personal timeline or expectation for when, or even if, he dons the helmet again.
Cena made the comments during an appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, where he was asked directly whether he had worn the Peacemaker helmet again since fans last saw the character on screen. According to Ringside News, Cena’s response made clear that he views the decision as belonging solely to Gunn, the writer-director who has overseen the character across the DC Universe.
The remarks underscore the collaborative but director-driven nature of Cena’s involvement in the DC Universe project, with the wrestler-turned-actor positioning himself as ready to return whenever called upon rather than actively campaigning for a specific next appearance. Cena’s framing suggests he is comfortable operating on Gunn’s schedule rather than pushing for his own preferred outcome, a stance that leaves open questions about whether another season, film appearance, or crossover project is being planned.
Peacemaker has become one of Cena’s most prominent non-wrestling roles, building on the character’s introduction and subsequent solo television run within the broader DC Universe continuity that Gunn has been shaping as co-head of DC Studios. Because Gunn controls both the creative direction and scheduling of DC Universe properties, any future Peacemaker project would need to fit into the wider slate of films and series he is developing.
No further details were disclosed in the podcast appearance regarding a specific project, air date, or renewal, and the supplied source material does not indicate that any new Peacemaker installment has been formally announced. Cena’s comments instead reflect his general posture toward the role at this point, emphasizing patience and deference to Gunn rather than confirming concrete plans.
The update arrives as Cena continues to balance his on-screen acting commitments with his wrestling career, though the source material does not connect the Peacemaker remarks to any specific WWE storyline or schedule.
