Peacemaker Ratings Tank Proving James Gunn’s Superman Doesn’t Matter

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So, James Gunn explained the early VOD release of Superman was strategic – he wanted it out of the way before Peacemaker Season 2 dropped. He’s positioning that season as a *direct* sequel to the Superman film, which is a bold move. However, looking at the viewing figures, the story seems a little more complicated. The numbers just don’t quite support his explanation, if I’m being honest.

Reported Boost Doesn’t Match Reality

Reports indicate that Peacemaker Season 2 started well, attracting 22% more viewers than its first season. However, despite this reported increase, none of the new episodes have appeared on Nielsen’s streaming charts. This is a key measurement used throughout the television industry, and the lack of any chart entries implies the show isn’t performing strongly in terms of actual viewership.

If people who like Superman were really watching, the show would be getting good ratings each week. But the lack of attention is noticeable.

What are the ratings?

Peacemaker‘s ratings are actually so low, they don’t make the charts.

Nielsen published its streaming viewership data for the week of September 1st to 7th. During this time, Peacemaker Season 2 had three episodes released (and Season 1 was also included in the totals, as Nielsen tracks all episodes of a show). At the lower end of the rankings was Peacock’s The Paper, which garnered 342 million minutes of viewing. This means Peacemaker’s viewership was less than that amount.

Superman Connection Falls Flat

The reason Superman was released sooner was to encourage viewers to then start watching Peacemaker Season 2.

However, if the show isn’t getting any measurable viewership according to Nielsen ratings, it suggests there isn’t significant public interest. While James Gunn’s Superman film generated news and performed decently in theaters, it doesn’t seem to be attracting new subscribers or boosting overall viewership of DC content on streaming platforms.

The explanations that Superman was released early on VOD for Peacemaker Season 2 don’t add up.

A Political Platform?

What Peacemaker appears to be is a way for Gunn to express his political opinions. The second season has increasingly focused on controversial ideas, and rather than continuing the story of the DCU like a Superman sequel, it feels more like a personal endeavor designed to promote Gunn’s perspectives.

For those hoping Peacemaker Season 2 would generate excitement for the DCU, the low viewership numbers suggest the opposite is true. Superman’s presence isn’t enough if the subsequent series struggles to hold viewers’ attention.

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2025-10-04 00:01