John Cena surprised his fans by appearing in costume as Peacemaker on Saturday at the special edition of Comic-Con in San Diego.
The 44-year-old actor portrayed the jingoistic mercenary in the 2021 film The Suicide Squad and will reprise the role in an upcoming TV spin-off series.
John donned a shiny helmet, tight red short, tan khaki pants and blue gloves for his appearance during 2021 Comic-Con: Special Edition at the San Diego Convention Center.
Surprise appearance: John Cena surprised his fans by appearing in costume as Peacemaker on Saturday at the special edition of Comic-Con in San Diego
The pro wrestler surprised convention attendees during a costume contest when he appeared in his official Peacemaker costume.
John delivered a short speech and shared a clip of the upcoming show.
Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad was part of Task Force X, but his unwavering patriotism clashed with his team members.
It was confirmed in September that Peacemaker would have his own spin-off series on HBO Max.
Spin-off series: The 44-year-old actor portrayed the jingoistic mercenary in the 2021 film The Suicide Squad and will reprise the role in an upcoming TV spin-off series
Official costume: John donned a shiny helmet, tight red short, tan khaki pants and blue gloves for his appearance during 2021 Comic-Con: Special Edition at the San Diego Convention Center
Series star: The series star delivered a short speech and shared a clip of the upcoming show
Streaming series: It was confirmed in September that Peacemaker would have his own spin-off series on HBO Max
The series will examine the origins of Peacemaker, who believes in achieving peace at any cost, and his missions after the events of The Suicide Squad.
Peacemaker is the first DC Extended Universe television series.
The Suicide Squad director James Gunn, 55, wrote all eight episodes of the spin-off series during the COVID-10 pandemic and also directed five of the episodes.
Pioneering television: Peacemaker is the first DC Extended Universe television series
Peacemaker also stars Steve Agee, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma and Chukwudi Iwuji.
Brad Anderson, Jody Hill and Rosemary Rodriguez also directed an episode each.
Peacemaker will premiere on January 13 on HBO Max.
Gunn control: The Suicide Squad director James Gunn, 55, wrote all eight episodes of the spin-off series during the COVID-10 pandemic and also directed five of the episodes
Coming soon: Peacemaker will premiere on January 13 on HBO Max