Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8 Release Time: When Does It Air?

Peacemaker Season 2 has taken superhero television to new heights, but as the series approaches its conclusion, fans are eagerly anticipating the climactic Episode 8. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch this thrilling finale.

This season has put protagonist Christopher Smith on an emotional rollercoaster. He unexpectedly discovers an alternate Earth X, where both his father and brother are alive, only to realize that in this dimension, the Nazis triumphed in World War II, leading to a supremacist America.

In Episode 7, the 11th Street Kids embarked on a rescue mission that saw them traverse back to our world. However, their return is met with challenges as A. R.G. U.S confronts them. Peacemaker ultimately surrenders, handing over the portal device and placing himself under arrest. Interestingly, there was a possibility for a very different conclusion to this episode.

Showrunner James Gunn has kept fans on their toes, promising surprises in the upcoming season finale. Here’s where you can find all the details regarding the release of Episode 8.

Release Date and Time for Episode 8

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Mark your calendars! Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8 is slated to stream on HBO Max at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET on Thursday, October 9.

If you’re outside the United States, be prepared for some late-night viewing or an early wake-up call to catch the latest episode. To help you, here’s a breakdown of the airing times in various countries:

10 PM Brazil
2 AM UK
3 AM Central European Summer Time
4 AM Eastern European Summer Time
6:30 AM India
11 AM Australia
1 PM New Zealand

How Many Episodes Are There in Peacemaker Season 2?

Setting up the pile-up in Peacemaker. Finale this Thursday.pic.twitter.com/GVYjPVLBUa

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 6, 2025

Peacemaker Season 2 consists of eight episodes. Each episode has been released weekly, allowing for anticipation and discussions among fans—a strategy that Gunn himself believes adds to the enjoyment of the series.

Recap of Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7

The Vigilantes stand over Judomaster. — HBO Max

In Episode 7, the 11th Street Kids confronted the grim realities of life on Earth X, with Judomaster stepping in heroically to rescue Adebayo from hostile attackers. Meanwhile, Auggie and Keith captured Chris and Harcourt and took them back to their mansion.

Back in our world, Rick Flag Sr.enlisted Lex Luthor’s tech mastermind, Sydney Happersen, to track down the dimensional rift in order to retrieve the portal device. A climactic showdown ensued at the Smith mansion on Earth X, resulting in Auggie’s demise and Keith narrowly escaping death before Chris intervened. This pivotal moment leads to Chris’s surrender to A. R.G. U.S., setting the stage for an exciting finale.

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