Peacemaker Season 2 Almost Achieves Record Rotten Tomatoes Score for DC

Peacemaker Season 2 has emerged as a standout success in the realm of DC adaptations, boasting a remarkable status with a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which positions it as one of the highest-rated productions in the franchise’s history.

James Gunn, the creative force behind Peacemaker, has consistently maintained an impressive track record, not having received a negative score on Rotten Tomatoes since his 2010 film, Super. Over the past 15 years, every film he’s directed (excluding a segment from Movie 43) has achieved the Certified Fresh status. This catalog includes all the Guardians of the Galaxy films, The Suicide Squad, and more recently, the reimagined Superman.

As both creator and director of Peacemaker, along with his roles as producer and writer on select episodes, Gunn’s pivotal contributions have not gone unnoticed. The first season of Peacemaker ranked impressively with a 93% rating, alongside record-setting viewership on HBO Max, paving the way for the highly anticipated second season and solidifying Gunn’s position as co-CEO of DC Studios.

Peacemaker Season 2 Achieves Remarkable Recognition

Peacemaker Season 2 Rotten Tomatoes score — Rotten Tomatoes

As of now, Peacemaker Season 2 holds an outstanding 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing iconic productions such as The Dark Knight (94%), Wonder Woman (93%), The Suicide Squad (90%), HBO’s Watchmen series (96%), and The Penguin (95%), alongside every other title in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Notably, while Peacemaker Season 2 shines brightly, it is essential to recognize that there are 17 other DC films and shows that have achieved perfect 100% ratings. Here’s the full list of these acclaimed titles:

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)
Justice League: Doom (2012)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 (2012)
Superman: Unbound (2013)
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
Batman vs. Robin (2015)
Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five (2019)
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)
Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1 (2021)
Batman: The Long Halloween Part 2 (2021)
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)
Wonder Woman (1976-1979)
Green Lantern: The Animated Series (2011-2013)
Batman Beyond (1999-2001)

A scene from Batman Beyond — Warner Bros.

While this list features several esteemed titles, it is crucial to note that many of these works have comparatively few reviews contributing to their scores. In contrast, Peacemaker Season 2 possesses 58 reviewed entries, achieving the status of Certified Fresh — a distinction that may not apply to the previously mentioned films and shows.

This distinction does not inherently render Peacemaker Season 2 superior to other productions on the list, but it underscores the significant achievement it represents, particularly for a character whose screen legacy is still forming. Notably, Season 2 stands alone as the only DC project to reach a 99% rating, creating a unique benchmark in the franchise.

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