DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn and the Peacemaker crew were caught off guard while filming promotional content for Season 2 when Warner Bros. Discovery announced the reversion of their streaming service's name from Max back to HBO Max. The unexpected announcement left the team visibly perplexed, and their reactions were shared on the soon-to-be-renamed Max's official X account.
In the footage, Gunn is seen reading from a teleprompter, promoting Peacemaker Season 2, set to debut on August 21. Mid-sentence, he stumbles upon the name change, expressing surprise and confusion as he reads "HBO Max" instead of "Max." He humorously questions the change, 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, also chime in, adding to the confusion and amusement of the moment. Gunn, however, expresses a positive sentiment about the change, stating, "That’s good, actually, but I didn’t know that was happening."
John Cena, on the other hand, seems well-informed about the rebrand. In his video, he is seen breaking the news to others behind the camera, showcasing his awareness of the situation.
The entire scenario could be an elaborate publicity stunt by the HBO Max team, but regardless, it's entertaining to see key figures at DC Studios react to the streaming service's rebranding.
HBO Max initially launched in 2020 and was a central hub for streaming content until 2023, when Warner Bros. Discovery, after its merger, decided to rebrand it to Max. Now, after two years, the company has decided to revert back to the original HBO Max name, causing a stir among its subscribers and content creators.
While no specific date for the rebranding has been set, fans can look forward to updates on both HBO Max and Peacemaker Season 2. In the meantime, you can explore the most anticipated DC projects for 2025 and delve into the latest trailer insights for Peacemaker Season 2.
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