Epic Games Removes Fortnite’s Peacemaker Emote After Disturbing Nazi Twist In The Show Itself

Epic Games has removed the “Peaceful Hips” emote from Fortnite following controversy sparked by the latest episode of James Gunn’s DC Comics show “Peacemaker.” The emote was originally based on Peacemaker’s dance moves from the Season 2 opening sequence, where John Cena’s character performs a goofy routine. While initially perceived as lighthearted, apparently the newest episode gave the move an entirely different and disturbing connotation.

It was revealed that Peacemaker had unknowingly been living in an alternate reality where America lost World War II and Nazis rose to power, creating a “utopia” populated exclusively by white citizens. The imagery of this dimension, including altered American flags bearing swastikas, recontextualized the emote in a way that linked it to fascist overtones. Observers also noted that the dance bore an uncanny resemblance to a satirical routine Donald Duck performs in the 1942 anti-Nazi propaganda cartoon “Der Fuehrer’s Face.”

Peacemaker’s dance emote from Fortnite has been disabled.

“As we inquire into our partner's creative intentions in this collab emote. Assuming it's not coming back, we'll issue refunds in the next few days.” pic.twitter.com/hwHqOiid1o

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 28, 2025

Epic Games said players of the free-to-play battle royale would receive refunds if the emote did not return. Why this controversial emote made it into the game in the first place is unknown. The collaboration was likely arranged before the episode aired, raising questions about oversight from Warner Bros.

Peacemaker has landed in @Fortnite and he’s serious about PEACE g*ddamnit! Check out his bundle, complete with Peacemaker’s best friend Eagly and a peace-spreading, hip-swaying emote or two ;) #peacemaker #fortniteshop pic.twitter.com/tUNNsqhtjF

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) September 14, 2025

James Gunn himself has yet to comment publicly on the issue, though he previously promoted the emote earlier this month.

Peacemaker has landed in @Fortnite and he’s serious about PEACE g*ddamnit! Check out his bundle, complete with Peacemaker’s best friend Eagly and a peace-spreading, hip-swaying emote or two ;) #peacemaker #fortniteshop pic.twitter.com/tUNNsqhtjF

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) September 14, 2025