John Cena is gearing up for his final WWE match this weekend, a big moment for fans before he steps fully into the next chapter of his Hollywood career. With The Suicide Squad and HBO Max’s Peacemaker already cemented as standout entries on his résumé,

Peacemaker star John Cena reveals the note he received from James Gunn on the set of 2021's The Suicide Squad that completely changed his take on Christopher Smith.

Following the yearlong "The Last Time is Now" farewell tour, John Cena is calling it a wrestling career on Saturday, Dec. 13. After debuting with WWE in 2002, Cena has become a 17-time world champion, the most recognized reigns by the company. Suffice to say, Cena is one of the all-time greats in wrestling.

The phrase became a rallying chant this past summer for the cast of Superman (written and directed by Gunn), but it gained more momentum with the HBO rollout of Peacemaker season 2 this fall. John Cena, the actor behind the gunslinging multiverse-hopping antihero of both superhero projects, agrees with that statement.

In the world of cinematic superheroes, few characters have undergone a transformation as significant as John Cena's Peacemaker. This evolution was largely influenced by director James Gunn, whose insights shifted Cena's approach to the character in a profound way.

And there will likely be many more movie roles in John Cena's future as the WWE icon has announced that 2025 will see his formal retirement from the sport that first made him a star. “Despite any speculation or rumors,

Ahead of his final match at next weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event, John Cena has reflected on how his controversial comments about Taiwan in 2021 left him convinced he'd be fired from the

Cena's admiration for Gunn extends beyond mere professional respect. He appreciates being in the company of talented individuals who challenge him to grow as an actor. In their collaborative efforts, Cena finds that Gunn’s clear vision and empathetic approach allow for a creative space where ideas can flourish.