What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPeacemaker
James Gunn · Series · 2022
If you loved Peacemaker, start with Suicide Squad (David Ayer, 2016) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 1 film and 2 podcasts, each matched to Peacemaker across media.
You loved Peacemaker because it balances brutal violence with a deeply cynical, darkly comedic take on moral ambiguity and dysfunctional authority.
Start with the source
The source
Suicide Squad
David Ayer · Film · 2016
Adaptation
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Sam Liu · Film · 2018
Adaptation
The Suicide Squad
James Gunn · Film · 2021
Books on the same thread
Invincible Compendium Two
Robert Kirkman · Book
Explores: coming-of-age, intergalactic conflict, moral complexity.
Like Peacemaker, this deconstruction of superhero tropes forces you to confront the visceral consequences of raw power and the complex, often messy path toward finding one's moral compass.
Absolute Batman, Vol. 2: Abomination
Scott Snyder · Book
Explores: psychological warfare, corrupt institutions, dark justice.
Fans of Peacemaker will appreciate this grim look at institutional corruption, where the line between urban vigilante and villain blurs within a dark, psychological landscape of institutional failure.
Invincible Compendium Three
Robert Kirkman · Book
Explores: coming-of-age, moral ambiguity, intergalactic conflict.
If the moral ambiguity of Peacemaker kept you hooked, you will find similar intensity here as the narrative deconstructs traditional heroism through complex, intergalactic conflict and shifting character allegiances.
James
Percival Everett · Book · 2024
Explores: Slavery, Reimagining, Identity.
While a departure in genre, this reimagining mirrors the identity-driven survival themes found in Peacemaker, offering a sharp, action-packed perspective on navigating oppressive systems and defining one's own existence.
Films on the same thread
The Suicide Squad
James Gunn · Film · 2021
Shares 2 threads with Peacemaker: government conspiracy, Superhero satire.
This is the essential precursor to Peacemaker, delivering the same brand of black comedy and government-sanctioned mayhem featuring a group of disposable anti-heroes caught in a lethal conspiracy.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
This podcast captures the same dark, irreverent humor found in Peacemaker, examining the absurdity of human failure and legal disaster through a lens that finds comedy in tragic behavior.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
Much like the tone of Peacemaker, this series blends grim investigative research with a comedic, observational spin on the dark realities of human nature and systemic, small-town tragedy.
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Common questions
What order should I watch The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker?
You should watch the 2021 film The Suicide Squad first. Peacemaker serves as a direct continuation of that story, following the character's recovery from his duel with Bloodsport. Watching the film before starting the series ensures you understand the events that lead to his current situation.
Is Peacemaker a sequel to the 2016 Suicide Squad movie?
Peacemaker is not a direct sequel to the 2016 Suicide Squad movie. It is a spin-off from the 2021 film The Suicide Squad, written and directed by James Gunn. The series follows the specific version of the character introduced in that 2021 film rather than the 2016 version.
How does Peacemaker connect to Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay?
Peacemaker and Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay are both part of the broader Suicide Squad universe, but they are separate projects. While they share the same organizational themes, the 2022 Peacemaker series focuses specifically on the aftermath of the character's survival in the 2021 feature film.
Should I watch The Suicide Squad before starting Peacemaker?
Yes, you should watch The Suicide Squad before starting Peacemaker. The series picks up immediately following the events of the 2021 film, detailing the character's recovery and the new mission he faces after his duel with Bloodsport. The film provides the essential context for his current status.