India, July 27 -- John Cena's Christopher Smith is gearing up for a brutal fight in Peacemaker season 2. The HBO Max series, directed by James Gunn, returns August 21 after more than three years, bringing with it a mix of new heroes and a roster of villains drawn straight from DC's archives. Gunn has confirmed that six heavy-hitting antagonists will appear this season, setting the stage for chaos, reports The Direct.

This second outing is not just about action. Cena's antihero is still dealing with the fallout of The Suicide Squad and his messy past, even as he is being hunted from all directions.

One of the biggest surprises is the return of White Dragon. In season 1, Robert Patrick's Auggie Smith - Peacemaker's abusive father - met hi...