What is the release date for Peacemaker season 2 episode 5 on HBO Max and other streaming services?

A close up of Chris Smith looking at Emilia Harcourt in Peacemaker season 2 episode 5
It doesn't look like Chris Smith will get the answer he wants from Harcourt in episode 5 (Image credit: HBO Max)

Peacemaker season 2 is officially about to enter its second half. With the arrival of its fifth episode, titled 'Back to the Suture', out later this week, the popular HBO Max show's latest season will begin to enter the home straight.

Want to know when and where you can catch the series' next chapter? Below, I'll tell you what streaming platform you can catch Peacemaker's next episode on and what time it'll drop on the service that's available in your territory. There's also a full release schedule for James Gunn's latest DC Universe (DCU) project at the end of this guide, too, so you can see when new episodes will air.

What is the launch time for Peacemaker season 2 episode 5?

Leota and Adrian sitting on the porch of a wooden hut in Peacemaker season 2

Someone should tell Leota and Adrian when the next episode of Peacemaker is out... (Image credit: HBO Max)

Peacemaker season 2 episode 5 makes landfall on Thursday, September 18 in North and South America. One of best HBO Max shows' next chapter will launch in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania on Friday, September 19.

Here's a list of the release dates and times you need to be aware of:

  • US – Thursday, September 18 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
  • Canada – Thursday, September 18 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
  • UK – Friday, September 19 at 2am BST
  • India – Friday, September 19 at 6:30am IST
  • Singapore – Friday, September 19 at 9am SGT
  • Australia – Friday, September 19 at 11am AEST
  • New Zealand – Friday, September 19 at 1pm NZST

What streaming services will Peacemaker season 2 episode 5 be available on?

A seated Emilia Harcourt looking up at an off-camera Chris Smith in Peacemaker season 2 episode 5

Is Emilia Harcourt really going to betray the titular anti-hero? (Image credit: HBO Max)

As with this season's first four episodes, Peacemaker's next entry will be released on HBO Max in countries where one of the world's best streaming services is available.

Don't worry if you live somewhere that HBO Max hasn't launched yet. 'Back to the Suture' will launch on the below platforms, too, so read on to see where you can watch it in your country:

  • US – HBO Max
  • Canada – Crave
  • UK – Sky / Now TV
  • India – JioHotstar
  • Singapore – HBO Max
  • Australia – HBO Max
  • New Zealand – Neon

When do new episodes of Peacemaker season 2 come out?

Chris Smith and Eagly preparing to step into the quantum unfolding chamber in Peacemaker season 2 episode 5

"Ready for the next adventure, pal?" (Image credit: HBO Max)

New episodes of this DCU Chapter One TV series air every Thursday in North and South America. They'll come out every Friday in other world regions, too.

For a quick rundown of when each new installment will drop, read the list below:

  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 1 – out now
  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 2 – out now
  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 3 – out now
  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 4 – out now
  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 5 – Thursday, September 18 / Friday, September 19
  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 6 – Thursday, September 25 / Friday, September 26
  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 7 – Thursday, October 2 / Friday, October 3
  • Peacemaker season 2 episode 8 – Thursday, October 9 / Friday, October 10

For more on the hit show's return, read my Peacemaker season 2 review. Then, check out the section below for more of my exclusive coverage on the DC comic book-inspired TV show.

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