DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn and other members of the Peacemaker crew were caught off guard while filming promotional content for Season 2, as Warner Bros. Discovery announced the return of the HBO Max name. The reactions from Gunn and the team are nothing short of priceless, offering a humorous glimpse into the confusion surrounding the streaming service's rebranding.

The news broke earlier today that HBO's parent company plans to revert its streaming service back to the HBO Max banner this summer, leaving many, including top DC talent, bewildered by the decision. The soon-to-be-renamed Max's official X account shared the amusing reactions of Gunn and Peacemaker star John Cena right after the announcement. The duo was in the midst of recording a promotional spot for the upcoming Season 2, set to debut on August 21.

As Gunn was reading from a teleprompter, he stumbled upon the mention of HBO Max instead of Max, leading to a real-time reaction that was captured on camera. Gunn expressed his surprise, saying, "God, we’re calling it HBO Max – what? We’re calling it HBO Max again?" Other crew members, including DC Studios Co-CEO Peter Safran, joined in the confusion, creating a humorous moment. Gunn, however, noted that he was pleased with the change, stating, "That’s good, actually, but I didn’t know that was happening."

In contrast, John Cena seemed well-informed about the rebranding and was seen breaking the news to some of the crew members behind the camera. These candid moments, shared on social media, could be part of a clever publicity stunt by the HBO Max team, yet they undeniably provide a funny look at the reactions from key figures at DC Studios.

HBO Max initially launched in 2020, becoming a go-to platform for streaming a wide array of content. The service retained its name until 2023 when Warner Bros. Discovery, following their merger, decided to simplify it to Max. Now, after two years of adapting to the new name, the company has decided that HBO Max is, in fact, a better fit. No specific date has been set for the rebrand's implementation.

As we await further updates on both the HBO Max rebrand and the release of Peacemaker Season 2, fans can explore the most anticipated DC projects slated for 2025 and delve into the latest insights from the Peacemaker Season 2 trailer.