Peacemaker season 2 episode 3 release date and time, what’s next, and everything you need to know

Peacemaker season 2 continues to unfold its high-stakes storylines, mixing irreverent humor, brutal action, and unexpected emotional moments. Episode 2, titled A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird, has set the stage for bigger developments in the coming weeks.

Peacemaker season 2 Episode 3 is set to release on September 4, Thursday, at 9 pm ET, on HBO Max. The episode, titled Another Rick Up My Sleeve, is expected to push the series deeper into its alternate reality arc while intensifying the conflict with A.R.G.U.S.

When does Peacemaker season 2 episode 3 come out? Release time for all major time zones

Peacemaker season 2 episode 3 will premiere on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET in the United States, continuing its weekly release schedule on HBO Max. The episode may be released at different times in various regions, depending on local time zones.

Here is the complete release schedule across different regions:

Region	Release Time	Date
US (ET)	9 pm	September 4, 2025
US (PT)	6 pm	September 4, 2025
UK (BST)	2 am	September 5, 2025
Philippines (PHT)	9 am	September 5, 2025
Hong Kong (HKT)	9 am	September 5, 2025
Singapore (SGT)	9 am	September 5, 2025
Australia (AEST)	11 am	September 5, 2025

Where to Watch:

In the US, Peacemaker season 2 is streaming exclusively on HBO Max for subscribers.
In the UK, the series is available through Sky Max and NOW TV’s Entertainment package.

How many episodes are in Peacemaker season 2?

Peacemaker season 2 (Image via DC Studios)

Like its debut season, Peacemaker season 2 consists of eight episodes in total. Each episode runs for approximately 50-55 minutes and follows a weekly rollout format, rather than being released all at once.

With two episodes already released, there are six episodes left in the season, including the upcoming Another Rick Up My Sleeve.

The full release schedule is as follows:

Episode 1: The Ties That Grind – August 21, 2025
Episode 2: A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird – August 28, 2025
Episode 3: Another Rick Up My Sleeve – September 4, 2025
Episode 4: September 11, 2025
Episode 5: September 18, 2025
Episode 6: September 25, 2025
Episode 7: October 2, 2025
Episode 8 (Finale): October 9, 2025

A brief recap of Peacemaker season 2 episode 2

Episode 2, A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird, expands on the fallout from the season premiere. Chris, played by John Cena, is still reeling from the death of his doppelganger and seeks Adrian/Vigilante's assistance in disposing of the body. Their activities make things more dangerous, as Rick Flag Sr. leads A.R.G.U.S. to be more aggressive in its surveillance.

In the meantime, Eagly shows his strength as a defender by taking out trespassing spies in one of the best scenes of the episode. In the last few minutes, Peacemaker is pulled back to the parallel universe, where he finds out that his variation had a happy relationship with Emilia Harcourt.

This temptation places Chris at a perilous crossroads, caught between his grim present and a world that seems to have everything he has ever wanted.

Major events to expect from Peacemaker season 2 episode 3

Peacemaker explores the alternate reality further: Episode 3 is expected to focus on Chris stepping deeper into his doppelganger’s world, where his family is alive, and Harcourt appears to care for him. Interacting with this reality could potentially blur the boundaries between his true identity and his variant's life.
Suspicion grows around Chris’s behavior: The preview suggests that Keith, Peacemaker’s brother in this reality, begins to notice inconsistencies that hint that something is wrong. This could create internal conflict within the so-called “Top Trio,” while also testing Chris's ability to maintain his cover.
A.R.G.U.S. moves closer to the Quantum Unfolding Chamber: The organization’s surveillance on Chris and his activities around the interdimensional portal intensifies. Episode 3 may show how A.R.G.U.S. plans to secure or weaponize this technology, forcing Chris and his allies to react quickly.

What’s next on Peacemaker season 2?

Season 2 of Peacemaker continues to build on its multiversal plot about identity, morality, and how choices affect different realities. Chris Smith faces the dilemma of entering a dimension where his past trauma doesn't exist, but doing so would mean leaving his current world and crew behind.

Rick Flag Sr.'s campaign against him gets stronger at the same time, thanks to personal reasons and A.R.G.U.S. resources. Episode 3 is expected to change the way things work in both realities, setting the foundation for further exploration of parallel outcomes.

Peacemaker season 2 episode 3, Another Rick Up My Sleeve, premieres on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9 pm ET on HBO Max, with international availability following regional schedules.

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