This piece discusses spoilers for Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 3, titled Another Rick Up My Sleeve. It highlights James Gunn Confirms Enchantress Canon as the DCU evolves and links past DCEU threads to the new DCU narrative.
Enchantress Moves Into the DCU Canon
The old DC universe, known as the DCEU, has given way to James Gunn‘s DCU, but some connective tissue remains between films and shows. In the latest Peacemaker episode, a flashback sequence tied to The Suicide Squad era hints at June Moone, the Enchantress‘ human identity, and Gunn later confirms in the official Peacemaker podcast that this character now exists within the DCU—likely in a new form that differs from her Suicide Squad depiction.
Enchantress Origins in the Comics
The Enchantress debuted in the 1966 DC story Strange Adventures #187, created by Bob Haney and Howard Purcell. In the comics, June Moone is a freelance artist who becomes host to a mystical entity that can transform her into a powerful witch, revealing her as both protector and threat across different arcs. She later becomes one of the early members of the modern Suicide Squad in the 1980s. In the 2016 film, Cara Delevingne portrays the character as an archaeologist possessed by the Enchantress, who quickly turns rogue and allies with her demonic sibling, Incubus, to threaten humankind. The Squad ultimately defeats her and frees June from possession.
Reception and DCU Context
Suicide Squad remains among the more divisive entries in the DCEU. It earned about 749.2 million dollars worldwide on a 175 million budget, but critics were largely unfavorable, and it holds a low score on Rotten Tomatoes. Director David Ayer has said the film was taken away from him during the editing process, a claim that has fueled ongoing discussions about the film‘s production and its place in the franchise‘s history.
Peacemaker Season 2 and What Comes Next for the DCU
Peacemaker‘s second season is currently streaming on HBO Max, with audiences watching how the show threads into the larger DCU tapestry. The discussion around Enchantress‘ presence in the DCU suggests ongoing crossovers and connective tissue across Gunn’s projects, with fans encouraged to follow Collider and related outlets for future updates.
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Cast and Key Figures
The piece also lists Joel Kinnaman among the cast, in his role connected to Rick Flag Jr., and notes Will Smith as part of the referenced cast block in this context.
The confirmation of Enchantress‘ canon status signals a broader strategy to weave classic DC characters into the new DCU, potentially paving the way for future appearances, cameos, and narrative links as the universe expands under James Gunn‘s leadership.
