Gunn, Cena Surprised by HBO Max Rebrand

DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn and other members of the Peacemaker crew were caught off guard by Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to revert the streaming service's name back to HBO Max while filming promotional content for Season 2. The announcement, which came as a surprise to many, including Gunn and his team, has sparked humorous and bewildered reactions that have been shared across social media.

The confusion unfolded during the filming of promotional material for Peacemaker Season 2, set to premiere on August 21. As Gunn read from a teleprompter, he was visibly surprised to see the service referred to as HBO Max instead of the recently adopted Max. He expressed his surprise on camera, saying, "God, we’re calling it HBO Max – what? We’re calling it HBO Max again?" His reaction was met with laughter and comments from other crew members, including DC Studios Co-CEO Peter Safran.

John Cena, also part of the promotional shoot, seemed more in the know and was even seen breaking the news to others behind the camera. These moments were captured and shared by the soon-to-be-renamed Max's official X account, adding a light-hearted touch to the rebranding news.

HBO Max initially launched in 2020, becoming a go-to platform for streaming a wide array of content. The name changed to Max in 2023 following the merger of Warner Bros. and Discovery, but after just two years, the decision was made to revert to the original HBO Max branding. The exact date for this rebrand has not yet been disclosed.

While fans await further updates on both the streaming service's rebrand and the release of Peacemaker Season 2, they can explore other exciting DC projects slated for 2025 and delve into the latest trailer insights for Peacemaker Season 2.

This unexpected turn of events has provided a humorous interlude and a reminder of the ever-changing landscape of streaming services. Whether this was a genuine surprise or a cleverly orchestrated publicity stunt, it has certainly kept fans entertained and engaged.