DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn and 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. Their reactions, captured on video, offer a humorous glimpse into the confusion surrounding the sudden rebrand.

The announcement that HBO Max would be reinstated came as a surprise to many, including Gunn and his team. As they recorded promotional material for the upcoming Peacemaker Season 2, set to debut on August 21, Gunn stumbled upon the name change in the script. His genuine reaction of disbelief and subsequent confirmation from the crew that the change was indeed happening added a light-hearted twist to the announcement.

That's good actually. pic.twitter.com/b3WNWOsyT2

— Max (@StreamOnMax) May 14, 2025

Gunn's surprise was evident as he read from the teleprompter: "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, chimed in, reflecting the collective confusion and amusement. Despite the initial shock, Gunn expressed a positive stance on the change: "That’s good, actually, but I didn’t know that was happening."

John Cena, on the other hand, appeared more in the know. In his video, he was seen informing others behind the camera about the rebrand, showcasing a different side of the unfolding events.

POV: finding out about the rebrand from @JohnCena pic.twitter.com/eyQxhTcJrs

— Max (@StreamOnMax) May 14, 2025

While some speculate that the entire scenario might be a clever publicity stunt by the HBO Max team, the genuine reactions from Gunn and the crew have provided entertainment and laughter for fans.

HBO Max initially launched in 2020 as a comprehensive streaming platform. The name changed to Max in 2023 following the merger of Warner Bros. and Discovery. Now, after two years of adjusting to the new moniker, the company has decided to return to the original HBO Max name.

Although no specific date for the rebrand has been set, anticipation builds for both the name change and the premiere of Peacemaker Season 2. In the meantime, fans can explore other DC projects slated for 2025 and delve into the latest trailer highlights for Peacemaker Season 2.